What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Indianapolis?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Indianapolis is to fly which costs $160 - $380 and takes 7h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Indianapolis?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $160 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Indianapolis?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from 2nd / Broadway and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Indianapolis?

The distance between Santa Monica and Indianapolis is 1847 miles. The road distance is 2076.9 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Indianapolis without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Indianapolis without a car is to train and bus which takes 47h 57m and costs $500 - $1,300.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Indianapolis?

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Santa Monica to Indianapolis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Indianapolis bus from?

Santa Monica to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Bus or fly from Santa Monica to Indianapolis?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $160 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $550 and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Santa Monica to Indianapolis bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Santa Monica and Indianapolis?

Indianapolis is 3h ahead of Santa Monica. It is currently 5:06 AM in Santa Monica and 8:06 AM in Indianapolis.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Indianapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Indianapolis is 2077 miles. It takes approximately 33h 5m to drive from Santa Monica to Indianapolis.

Where can I stay near Indianapolis?

There are 880+ hotels available in Indianapolis.

Santa Monica to Indianapolis - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Indianapolis by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly from Los Angeles International Airport
best
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane LAX - IND
7h 5m
$163–375
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
47h 57m
$543–1,269
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
2d
$327–532
Drive 2,064.9 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Indianapoliscar 2,064.9 mi
33h 5m
$377–545
Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Indianapolis (IND)plane BUR - IND
9h 49m
$166–756
Fly from Long Beach Airport
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Indianapolis (IND)plane LGB - IND
10h 34m
$298–1,308

Santa Monica to Indianapolis by tram, bus, and train

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Distance: 1,836.6 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Indianapolis Union Station via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d.

Airlines

Website: southwest.com

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 57m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $150–700

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis via Kansas City

Ave. Duration: 6h 20m
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: $150–700

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis via Dallas

Ave. Duration: 7h 2m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $160–750

Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Indianapolis via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 40m
When: Monday to Saturday
Estimated price: $160–750

Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Indianapolis via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 6h 29m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $160–750

Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Indianapolis via Dallas

Ave. Duration: 7h 42m
When: Sunday and Saturday
Estimated price: $170–800

Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville

Ave. Duration: 6h 5m
When: Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price: $180–800

Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Indianapolis via Austin

Ave. Duration: 7h 30m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $180–800

Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway

Ave. Duration: 8h 32m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $170–750

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Indianapolis via Denver

Ave. Duration: 6h 32m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $290–1,300

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Indianapolis via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 6h 31m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $290–1,300

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Indianapolis via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 6h 16m
When: Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $290–1,300

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville

Ave. Duration: 6h 35m
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: $310–1,400

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Indianapolis via Dallas

Ave. Duration: 9h 7m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $310–1,400

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway

Ave. Duration: 8h 22m
When: Sunday and Saturday
Estimated price: $300–1,300

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Indianapolis via Houston Hobby Apt

Ave. Duration: 8h 20m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $340–1,500

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Indianapolis via Austin

Ave. Duration: 8h 45m
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: $330–1,400

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