How much is the bus ticket from Los Angeles to Indianapolis?

The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to Indianapolis start from $189. The average price for this route is around $322. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Los Angeles to Indianapolis?

The average bus travel time from Los Angeles to Indianapolis is 2d 7h, covering a distance of 2905 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 21h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to Indianapolis route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 23 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Los Angeles to Indianapolis?

The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to Indianapolis at 12:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to Indianapolis?

A bus trip from Los Angeles to Indianapolis generates an estimated 73 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Los Angeles to Indianapolis?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Los Angeles to Indianapolis?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Los Angeles to Indianapolis?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Los Angeles to Indianapolis?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Los Angeles to Indianapolis from $155 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Indianapolis on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 22h	2:30pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 22h	7:20pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 8h	9:25pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	4:55pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 8h	4:45am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 2h	11:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Indianapolis on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 22h	7:20pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 22h	2:30pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 8h	9:25pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 2h	11:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 4h	2:30pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 2 days, 7 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $189, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23bus per day

2d 7hAverage Duration

2905 kmDistance

73kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$189 - $870	Average Duration2d 7h	CO₂ emissions 73kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$271 - $3,080	Average Duration2d 3h	CO₂ emissions 264kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Indianapolis?

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Stops in Indianapolis

A
Greyhound Amtrak Station
350 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,472 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US to Indianapolis by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Los Angeles to Indianapolis?
The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to Indianapolis start from $189. The average price for this route is around $322. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Los Angeles to Indianapolis?
The average bus travel time from Los Angeles to Indianapolis is 2d 7h, covering a distance of 2905 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 21h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to Indianapolis route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 23 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Los Angeles to Indianapolis?
The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to Indianapolis at 12:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to Indianapolis?
A bus trip from Los Angeles to Indianapolis generates an estimated 73 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Los Angeles to Indianapolis?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Los Angeles to Indianapolis?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Los Angeles to Indianapolis?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Los Angeles to Indianapolis?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-27

$456

11-28

$564

Today

$588

11-30

$400

12-01

$297

12-02

$373

12-03

$175

12-04

$221

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Indianapolis was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $175

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Los Angeles, US to Indianapolis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $175 to $893 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $175 which is on 2025-12-03.