There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis to Irvine by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane IND - SNA
7h 46m$202–902Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane IND - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
9h 9m$177–357Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus
- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus
2d$387–583Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
2d 2h$1,314–2,075Drive 2,054.7 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Irvinecar 2,054.7 mi
32h 33m$375–542
Indianapolis to Irvine by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Irvine is to fly and train which costs $170 - $360 and takes 9h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Irvine is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $200 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Main-Harvard via St Louis Bus Station, Montclair Transcenter and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Tustin via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between Indianapolis and Irvine is 1814 miles. The road distance is 2066.7 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Irvine without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs $380 - $600.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Indianapolis to Irvine, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Irvine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Irvine is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $200 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $380 - $600 and takes 2 days 0h, you could also train, which costs $1,300 - $2,100 and takes 2 days 2h.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Indianapolis (IND) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Main-Harvard via St Louis Bus Station, Montclair Transcenter, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 2d.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Indianapolis to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Indianapolis to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Indianapolis to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,200–1,900
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Montclair Transcenter
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–500
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montclair Transcenter to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Irvine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Irvine is 3h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 7:39 AM in Indianapolis and 4:39 AM in Irvine.
Indianapolis to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Irvine is 2067 miles. It takes approximately 32h 33m to drive from Indianapolis to Irvine.
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