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How to get fromIndianapolis to Santa Anaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Santa Ana by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane IND - SNA
    7h 55m
    $231–937

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane IND - LGB
    11h 6m
    $157–709

  3. Bus (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. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    47h 33m
    $387–583

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 1h
    $1,314–2,074

  5. Drive  2,053.1 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Santa Anacar car 2,053.1 mi
    32h 32m
    $375–542

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IND - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    8h 58m
    $188–375

  7. 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 Santa Anatrain train
    9h 42m
    $204–787

Indianapolis to Santa Ana by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration47h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$387Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,809.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Santa Ana, 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-1St via St Louis Bus Station, Montclair Transcenter, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 47h 33m.

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