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

The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to Los Angeles start from $184. The average price for this route is around $357. 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 8h, covering a distance of 2914 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 25 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

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 73 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 5733 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 FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 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 $172 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Los Angeles on January 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:25pm	Downtown Transit Center	2d 7h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:05pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 21h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:05pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 21h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	8:05pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 23h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	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 January 23
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 8h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:00am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 20h	10:30pm	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	2:50pm	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

Next departures for Indianapolis to Los Angeles on January 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:25pm	Downtown Transit Center	2d 7h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:00am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 20h	10:30pm	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	2:50pm	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

Next departures for Indianapolis to Los Angeles on January 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:25pm	Downtown Transit Center	2d 7h	10:30pm	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 January 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:00am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 22h	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	5:00am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 20h	10:30pm	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	2:50pm	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

Next departures for Indianapolis to Los Angeles on January 29
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 8h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:00am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 20h	10:30pm	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	2:50pm	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

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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, 8 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $184, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25bus per day

2d 8hAverage Duration

2914 kmDistance

73kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$184 - $1,105	Average Duration2d 8h	CO₂ emissions 73kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$398 - $476	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

3.5/587,516 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi2.5

Amtrak

4/55,749 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/512,135 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, 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 $184. The average price for this route is around $357. 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 8h, covering a distance of 2914 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 25 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
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 73 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 5733 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 FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 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

01-20

$258

01-21

$236

Today

$239

01-23

$238

01-24

$269

01-25

$253

01-26

$244

01-27

$223

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Jan 27, 2026 with a price of $223

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 $223 to $293 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 $223 which is on 2026-01-27.