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

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There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to Santa Monica by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Indianapolis to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IND - LAX
    7h 33m
    $166–338

  2. Fly Indianapolis to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane IND - LGB
    11h 9m
    $158–708

  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
    47h 26m
    $385–616

  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
    47h 51m
    $1,149–1,872

  5. Drive  2,071.5 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Santa Monicacar car 2,071.5 mi
    32h 49m
    $379–547

  6. Fly Indianapolis to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane IND - BUR
    9h 53m
    $186–856

  7. Bus to Covington, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CVG - LAX
    10h 21m
    $224–687

  8. Fly Indianapolis to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane IND - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Picobus bus
    13h 8m
    $209–910

Indianapolis to Santa Monica by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration47h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$385Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,844.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to 5th / Santa Monica via St Louis Bus Station and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 47h 26m.

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