How far is Los Angeles from Indianapolis?

The distance separating Los Angeles and Indianapolis is 1804 miles (2910 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Los Angeles to Indianapolis leave from UCLA and arrive at Greyhound Amtrak Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Los Angeles to Indianapolis from $108 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Indianapolis on November 20
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
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 2h	11:20pm	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	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 5h	8:25am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 12h	2:35pm	Indianapolis Northeast	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Indianapolis on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 22h	2:35pm	Indianapolis Northeast	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 22h	7:20pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	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

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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 the good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 2 days, 8 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $132, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

27bus per day

2d 8hAverage Duration

1813 milesDistance

73kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$132 - $530	Average Duration2d 8h	CO₂ emissions 73kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$189 - $510	Average Duration2d 3h	CO₂ emissions 264kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,385 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,381 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

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

How far is Los Angeles from Indianapolis?
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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

11/18

$330

11/19

$321

Today

$390

11/21

No data

11/22

$181

11/23

$180

11/24

$202

11/25

$169

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Indianapolis was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $169

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 $169 to $487 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 $169 which is on 2025-11-25.