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

The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to Los Angeles start from $154. The average price for this route is around $247. 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 Indianapolis to Los Angeles?

The average bus travel time from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is 2d 6h, covering a distance of 2906 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 19h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to Los Angeles route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak .

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

The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to Los Angeles at 3:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

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

A bus trip from Indianapolis to Los Angeles generates an estimated 72.63325 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 Indianapolis to Los Angeles?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5780 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Indianapolis to Los Angeles from $175 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Indianapolis to Los Angeles on April 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:10pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	2d 7h	12:15am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:55pm	Downtown Transit Center	2d 19h	4:45pm	Los Angeles (Americanstar)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:55pm	Downtown Transit Center	2d 7h	4:20am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:55pm	Downtown Transit Center	2d 8h	5:50am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:55pm	Downtown Transit Center	2d 18h	3:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 6 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $154, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

2d 6hAverage Duration

2906 kmDistance

73kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$154 - $669	Average Duration2d 6h	CO₂ emissions 73kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$401 - $479	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 companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,531 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Amtrak

4/55,784 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Indianapolis to Los Angeles, US 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 Indianapolis to Los Angeles?
The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to Los Angeles start from $154. The average price for this route is around $247. 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 Indianapolis to Los Angeles?
The average bus travel time from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is 2d 6h, covering a distance of 2906 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 19h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to Los Angeles route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Indianapolis to Los Angeles?
The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to Los Angeles at 3:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Indianapolis to Los Angeles?
A bus trip from Indianapolis to Los Angeles generates an estimated 72.63325 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 Indianapolis to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5780 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Indianapolis to Los Angeles?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Indianapolis to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Indianapolis to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

04-01

$441

04-02

$213

Today

No data

04-04

$225

04-05

$194

04-06

$209

04-07

$207

04-08

$190

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Apr 8, 2026 with a price of $190

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 $190 to $603 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 $190 which is on 2026-04-08.