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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to California by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    7h 47m
    $127–219

  2. Drive 385.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Californiacar car 385.4 mi
    6h 40m
    $71–102

  3. Fly from Indianapolis, taxi

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane IND - COU
    2. Take the taxi from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Californiataxi taxi
    6h 26m
    $247–632

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Columbia to Californiataxi taxi
    8h 11m
    $206–289

  5. Train to Purdue University Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane LAF - COU
    3. Take the taxi from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Californiataxi taxi
    9h 49m
    $250–590

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ORD - COU
    3. Take the taxi from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Californiataxi taxi
    8h 1m
    $246–563

Indianapolis (IND) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 387.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Indianapolis to California. However, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, walk to St. Louis, take the train to Jefferson City Station, then take the taxi to California. Alternatively, you can drive from Indianapolis to California in around 6h 40m.

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