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How to get fromIndianapolis to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Indianapolis to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IND - SAN
    6h 48m
    $154–707

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    45h 25m
    $383–564

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    46h 43m
    $1,146–1,867

  4. Drive  2,055.9 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Los Angelescar car 2,055.9 mi
    32h 32m
    $376–542

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IND - LAX
    7h 8m
    $169–345

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane IND - SNA
    8h 7m
    $252–967

  7. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IND - SFO
    7h 35m
    $203–716

  8. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane IND - LGB
    9h 16m
    $154–704

  9. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane IND - FAT
    9h 33m
    $203–653

Indianapolis to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration45h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$383Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,799.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Indianapolis (IND) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Los Angeles Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 45h 25m.

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