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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Indianapolis to Los Angeles from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$258

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

$235

Thursday

$227

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	54h 35m	11:25 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	3:00 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$258	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 12/6/2025 11:25:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $258 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 35m
FlixBus	56h 40m	6:25 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	12:05 AM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$260	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 12/6/2025 6:25:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $260 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 40m
Greyhound US	54h 55m	8:10 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	12:05 AM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$266	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 12/6/2025 8:10:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $266 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 55m
FlixBus	57h 25m	8:35 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	3:00 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$271	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 12/6/2025 8:35:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $271 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 25m
FlixBus	58h 20m	9:30 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	4:50 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$313	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 12/6/2025 9:30:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $313 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Indianapolis to Los Angeles via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $61? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  47h 50m
  
  0
  
  11:25 AM
  
  Indianapolis
  Central Bus Station
  
  3:20 PM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $35
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 12/6/2025 11:25:00 AM to Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
- FlixBus
  
  41h 45m
  
  0
  
  4:30 PM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  8:15 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $162
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 12/6/2025 4:30:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 45m
Travel Time is 3h 45m shorter, and you will save $61

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	59h 15m	8:35 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	4:50 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$235	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 12/10/2025 8:35:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $235 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 15m
FlixBus	70h 15m	9:35 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	4:50 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$236	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 12/10/2025 9:35:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $236 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 15m
FlixBus	56h 40m	6:25 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	12:05 AM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$246	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 12/10/2025 6:25:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $246 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 40m
Greyhound US	47h 45m	8:05 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	4:50 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$250	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 12/10/2025 8:05:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $250 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Indianapolis to Los Angeles via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $38? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  47h 50m
  
  0
  
  11:25 AM
  
  Indianapolis
  Central Bus Station
  
  3:20 PM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $35
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 12/6/2025 11:25:00 AM to Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
- FlixBus
  
  41h 45m
  
  0
  
  4:30 PM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  8:15 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $162
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 12/6/2025 4:30:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 45m
Travel time is 3h 5m longer, but you will save $38

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	50h 40m	8:35 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	8:15 AM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$227	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 12/11/2025 8:35:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $227 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 40m
FlixBus	61h 40m	9:35 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	8:15 AM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$228	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 12/11/2025 9:35:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/14/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $228 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 40m
Greyhound US	47h 50m	11:25 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	8:15 AM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$228	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 12/11/2025 11:25:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $228 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 50m
FlixBus	56h 20m	9:30 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	2:50 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$231	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 12/11/2025 9:30:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $231 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 20m
Greyhound US	45h 45m	8:05 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	2:50 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$231	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 12/11/2025 8:05:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $231 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Indianapolis to Los Angeles via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $30? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  47h 50m
  
  0
  
  11:25 AM
  
  Indianapolis
  Central Bus Station
  
  3:20 PM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $35
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 12/6/2025 11:25:00 AM to Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
- FlixBus
  
  41h 45m
  
  0
  
  4:30 PM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  8:15 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $162
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 12/6/2025 4:30:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 45m
Travel time is 5h 5m longer, but you will save $30

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is $209 on 11/30/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Indianapolis and Los Angeles

See here how frequent the connections between Indianapolis and Los Angeles are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily buses from Indianapolis to Los Angeles. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Indianapolis and Los Angeles.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 16 buses from Indianapolis to Los Angeles, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Indianapolis and Los Angeles, with 9 offers.

Facts about the bus from Indianapolis to Los Angeles

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 8 times every day by bus from Indianapolis to Los Angeles in one click! Book your bus ticket from Indianapolis to Los Angeles starting from $209!

Cheapest Bus	$209
Fastest Bus	42h 45m
Earliest Bus	8:35 AM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	1,806.0 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Indianapolis to Los Angeles

Every day, 8 buses from 2 bus companies leave Indianapolis for Los Angeles: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

$258

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$235

Thursday 12/11

$227

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Indianapolis to Los Angeles

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Indianapolis to Los Angeles, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $227, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Indianapolis to Los Angeles. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $258.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Indianapolis to Los Angeles, with $227. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $228.

How to save money travelling from Indianapolis to Los Angeles

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Indianapolis to Los Angeles in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Indianapolis to Los Angeles, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Indianapolis to Los Angeles are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Indianapolis and Los Angeles

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Indianapolis and Los Angeles.

Mile Square

Monument Circle 2250

Washington / Delaware

E Washington St between N Delaware St and N Alabama St

Central Bus Station

Greyhound Bus Station

S Illinois St 350

S Keystone Avenue

S Keystone Avenue 3649

Downtown Bus Station

N Main St 512

Las Casas

Main Street 94

Tufesa

Maple Ave 611

Union Station

Ramirez Street 401-479

Amtrak

Alameda Street 738-788

Service and Comfort on the bus from Indianapolis to Los Angeles

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Indianapolis to Los Angeles? Or which bus companies serve the route Indianapolis to Los Angeles? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Indianapolis to Los Angeles bus

How much does a Indianapolis Los Angeles bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $209 and takes 47h 40m to reach Los Angeles. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Indianapolis to Los Angeles?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $209 and $314. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Los Angeles.

On average, how many connections are available from Indianapolis to Los Angeles each day?

Every day, the Indianapolis to Los Angeles bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Indianapolis to Los Angeles take?

The fastest bus from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is offered by Greyhound US and takes 42h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $231. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Indianapolis to Los Angeles?

The earliest bus arriving in Los Angeles from Indianapolis starts at 8:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Indianapolis to Los Angeles?

The latest bus trip departing from Indianapolis for Los Angeles starts at 11:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Indianapolis Los Angeles route?

When traveling by bus from Indianapolis to Los Angeles, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Indianapolis and Los Angeles?

You can check all the direct connections between Indianapolis and Los Angeles by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Indianapolis to Los Angeles bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Indianapolis Los Angeles bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Indianapolis Los Angeles bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Indianapolis to Los Angeles on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Indianapolis to Los Angeles

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Indianapolis and to Los Angeles

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Indianapolis and to Los Angeles. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!