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

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

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IND - LAX
    7h 36m
    $166–338

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane IND - LGB
    9h 20m
    $154–704

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    47h 26m
    $387–568

  4. 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
    47h 53m
    $1,148–1,870

  5. Drive  2,068 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Long Beachcar car 2,068 mi
    32h 54m
    $378–546

  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 18m
    $287–1,012

  7. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane IND - BUR
    10h 3m
    $186–856

  8. Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IND - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    9h 56m
    $168–727

  9. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane IND - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    11h 45m
    $164–668

Indianapolis to Long Beach by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration47h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$387Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,849.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to 1st & Shelter E S via St Louis Bus Station, El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7th & VA Hospital NW in around 47h 26m.

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