- Must visit
The Getty Center
Major art museum and hilltop campus known for European paintings, gardens, and architecture, with panoramic city views.
Cheapest price
$147
Average price
$213
Fastest journey
2 d 10 m
Average duration
2 d 5 h 23 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
2906 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Indianapolis, IN to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Indianapolis, IN to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $213 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $147.
Of the 4 buses that leave Indianapolis, IN for Los Angeles, CA on Sun, May 31, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 2906 km distance in an average of 2 d 5 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 d 10 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 2 d 13 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Indianapolis, IN to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $143. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $143, and a train costs an average of $204.
Distance: 1805 miles (2906 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$322 Average price Cheapest | $538 Average price | $346 Average price | $428 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
43h 44m Average total duration 43h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49h 26m Average total duration 48h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 30h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Indianapolis, IN to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Indianapolis, IN to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $346 (€279).
A bus is $215 (€173) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Indianapolis, IN to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $538 (€433).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 43h 14m.
Train takes on average 48h 56m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 46h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 70h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $346 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 56h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $420 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 61h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $366 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 56h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $319 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 44h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $221 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 63h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $238 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 56h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $339 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 46h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $190 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 49h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $231 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 44h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $517 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 48h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $223 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 50h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $166 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 49h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $215 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 50h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $304 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 48h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $173 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 48h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 47h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $503 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 53h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 55h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $215 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 58h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $358 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 46h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $213 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 70h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $213 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 73h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $214 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 55h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $217 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 55h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $466 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 56h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $213 |
The table below shows live departures for Indianapolis, IN to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:15 AM Indianapolis, IN | 63h15 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Indianapolis, IN | 46h40 | 7:40 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Indianapolis, IN | 49h45 | 3:15 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:05 PM Indianapolis, IN | 58h25 | 5:30 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 PM Indianapolis, IN | 73h45 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:25 PM Indianapolis, IN | 55h05 | 6:30 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
![]() | 2:35 AM Indianapolis, IN | 61h40 | 4:15 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Indianapolis, IN to Los Angeles, CA run on average 16 times per day, taking around 43h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $143 (€115) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 1805 miles (2906 km) distance in 44h 30m.
Distance 1805 miles (2906 km) |
Average bus duration 43h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $143 (€115) |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 44h 30m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 2 days |
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