What is the travel distance from Indianapolis to Los Angeles?

The distance between the two cities is 1804 miles (2910 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Indianapolis to Los Angeles?

The majority of buses traveling from Indianapolis to Los Angeles start their journey at Greyhound Amtrak Station and wind up at UCLA. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Once in Los Angeles, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Rose Bowl Loop, Universal Studios & Universal City Walk, Sunset Strip, Venice Beach and Los Angeles County Museum Of Art.

Bus Indianapolis to Los Angeles from $140 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Los Angeles on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:15am	Downtown Transit Center	2d 8h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:05pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 21h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 23h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:05pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 21h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:10pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	2d 21h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Los Angeles on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30pm	Downtown Transit Center	2d 12h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:05pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 21h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 23h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:05pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 21h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:10pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	2d 21h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Los Angeles on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:10pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	2d 6h	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:05pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 21h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 23h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:05pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 21h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:10pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	2d 21h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Los Angeles on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	Downtown Transit Center	2d 12h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:05pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 21h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 23h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:05pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 21h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:10pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	2d 21h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Los Angeles on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35pm	Downtown Transit Center	2d 13h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:05pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 21h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 23h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:05pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 21h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:10pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	2d 21h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 4 hours 57 minutes and with fares starting at just $281, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

2d 4hAverage Duration

1802 milesDistance

264kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$134 - $593	Average Duration2d 8h	CO₂ emissions 73kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$281 - $336	Average Duration2d 4h	CO₂ emissions 264kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and Los Angeles?

Stops in Indianapolis

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$478

11/24

$321

Today

$393

11/26

$207

11/27

$193

11/28

$255

11/29

$309

11/30

$325

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $193

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

You can expect to pay from $193 to $509 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $193 which is on 2025-11-27.