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How to get fromIrvine to Indianapolisby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SNA - IND
    6h 36m
    $181–782

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LAX - IND
    7h 56m
    $178–397

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Montclair Transcenterbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $336–538

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2d 2h
    $552–1,429

  5. Drive  2,049 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Indianapoliscar car 2,049 mi
    32h 48m
    $374–541

Irvine to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$336Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,802.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Indianapolis (IND) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Indianapolis Union Station via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Montclair Transcenter, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 1h.

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