Bus Tickets from Indianapolis to Los Angeles, US

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Next departures for Indianapolis to Los Angeles on September 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Transit Center
Los Angeles Union StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Indianapolis Bus Station
Los Angeles Union StationFastest
Amtrak
Greyhound Amtrak Station
Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Indianapolis Bus Station
Los Angeles Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Indianapolis Bus Station
Los Angeles Union StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Los Angeles.

Average Price$119 - $552Average Duration2d 7h
73kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$214 - $454Average Duration2d 4h
264kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Indianapolis to Los Angeles

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 $214, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
2d 4hAverage Duration
$214Cheapest ticket
264kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Indianapolis to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$222
Average bus trip duration2d 7h
Number of daily buses35
Earliest bus departure3:30am
Distance1805 miles (2910 km)
Latest bus departure11:30pm

Indianapolis to Los Angeles Bus

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

Best price found
09/01
$338
09/02
$260
Today
$249
09/04
$227
09/05
$199
09/06
$189
09/07
$171
09/08
$128
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Sep 8, 2025 with a price of $128

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 $128 to $1,625 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 $128 which is on 2025-09-08.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Indianapolis to Los Angeles, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Indianapolis to Los Angeles will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Indianapolis to Los Angeles, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Train from Indianapolis to Los Angeles, US

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