What is the distance between Indianapolis and Columbus?

The distance between Indianapolis and Columbus is approximately 271 km (168 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Indianapolis to Columbus?

Buses departing from Greyhound Amtrak Station in Indianapolis will take you to Columbus Bus Station in Columbus.

Bus Indianapolis to Columbus from $39 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Columbus on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:55pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	4h 40m	12:35am	Columbus (E Mound St)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	5h 30m	9:05pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Columbus on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	5h 30m	9:05pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	Cheapest
Bus	12:15am	Downtown Transit Center	3h 25m	3:40am	100 E Rich St	Fastest
Bus	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	4h 45m	1:55pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	3h 30m	7:50pm	100 E Rich St	No tags
Bus	7:55pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	4h 40m	12:35am	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:31 AM EST.

Get from Indianapolis to Columbus

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

4h 40mAverage Duration

271 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to 11 reviews, Greyhound received a 2.7-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the staff, but some complained about the power outlets. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $47

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Indianapolis Columbus recent customer reviews

It was on-time. Adequate stops for breaks and to purchase snacks. The cooling system worked as expected.

Uchechi O.

July 28, 2025

It was a good trip, I think it would be better if there were some entertainment options

Doaa A.

May 7, 2019

We were told in Indianapolis that bus was in Terre Haute and bus will be an hour n half late turned out to be 2 1/2 hours. Nobody informed update on bus. Not a Happy customer

Isabel R.

March 23, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,376 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and Columbus?

Stops in Indianapolis

A - Greyhound Amtrak Station

Stops in Columbus

A - Columbus Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Indianapolis to Columbus, OH by bus

What is the distance between Indianapolis and Columbus?
The distance between Indianapolis and Columbus is approximately 271 km (168 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Indianapolis to Columbus?
Buses departing from Greyhound Amtrak Station in Indianapolis will take you to Columbus Bus Station in Columbus.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-17

$68

11-18

$65

Today

$65

11-20

$64

11-21

$72

11-22

$68

11-23

$72

11-24

$54

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Columbus, OH was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $54

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Indianapolis to Columbus, OH, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $54 to $124 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Columbus, OH based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $54 which is on 2025-11-24.