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

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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

  2. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    cheapest
    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
    10h 35m
    $152–666

  3. 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
    $395–616

  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
    46h 43m
    $1,147–1,869

  5. Drive  2,055.9 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Los Angelescar car 2,055.9 mi
    32h 32m
    $352–508

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane IND - BUR
    8h 56m
    $184–804

  7. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane IND - LGB
    10h 23m
    $178–758

Indianapolis to Los Angeles by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration45h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$395Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,839 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 45h 25m.

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