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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus
| Indianapolis Bus Station | Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop | Cheapest | ||||
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| Indianapolis Bus Station | Union Station | Fastest | ||||
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| Indianapolis Bus Station | Union Station | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus
| Indianapolis Bus Station | Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave | No tags | ||||
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| Indianapolis (W Vermont St) | Union Station | No tags | ||||
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| Indianapolis Bus Station | Union Station | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus
| Indianapolis Bus Station | Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave | No tags | ||||
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| Indianapolis (W Vermont St) | Union Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Washington
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 20 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $115, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Indianapolis and Washington
Stops in Washington
- A
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA - B
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA - C
Silver Spring - Metro
8402 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA - D
Pentagon City
1100 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA 22202, USA - E
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA - F
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Indianapolis to Washington, DC, 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 Washington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to Washington start from $115. The average price for this route is around $159. 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 Washington?
The average bus travel time from Indianapolis to Washington is 20h 40m, covering a distance of 794 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 35m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to Washington route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Indianapolis to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to Washington at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Indianapolis to Washington?
A bus trip from Indianapolis to Washington generates an estimated 19.825975 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 Washington?
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 6559 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Indianapolis to Washington?
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 Washington?
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 Washington?
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.
The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Oct 20, 2026 with a price of $114To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Indianapolis to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $114 to $1,173 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $114 which is on 2026-10-20.
Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
What's the cheapest way to go from Indianapolis to Washington, DC, US?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
