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How to get fromIndianapolis to Palmdaleby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Indianapolis to Palmdale by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IND - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    10h 10m
    $179–360

  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
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    13h 47m
    $167–673

  3. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus bus
    3. Drive from Montclair Transcenter to Palmdalecar car
    46h
    $387–584

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    2d 1h
    $1,156–1,883

  5. Drive  2,024.5 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Palmdalecar car 2,024.5 mi
    32h 14m
    $370–534

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane IND - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    11h 14m
    $193–868

  7. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane IND - LGB
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    13h 30m
    $168–723

  8. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IND - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    13h 43m
    $234–832

  9. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane IND - SNA
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    15h 9m
    $218–924

Indianapolis to Palmdale by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,909.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Indianapolis to Palmdale. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Indianapolis Airport, walk to Indianapolis (IND) airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, walk to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Palmdale Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Palmdale via St Louis Bus Station and Montclair Transcenter in around 46h.

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