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How to get fromLos Angeles to Carmelby plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Carmel by plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LAX - IND
    2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Carmeltaxi taxi
    6h 25m
    $258–353

  2. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    46h 41m
    $719–1,477

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    47h 30m
    $340–633

  4. Drive 2,065.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Carmelcar car 2,065.2 mi
    33h 13m
    $377–545

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BUR - IND
    2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Carmeltaxi taxi
    7h 47m
    $267–899

  6. Fly from Long Beach Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LGB - IND
    2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Carmeltaxi taxi
    9h 28m
    $276–996

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SAN - IND
    3. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Carmeltaxi taxi
    8h 52m
    $288–721

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2d 17h
    $851–1,768

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,855.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Carmel, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Carmel via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Ctc-J, and Keystone Crossing - 8702 N in around 47h 30m.

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