What is the travel distance from Newark to Indianapolis?

The distance between Newark and Indianapolis is approximately 1024 km (635 miles).

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

Buses departing from Penn Station in Newark will take you to Greyhound Amtrak Station in Indianapolis.

Bus Newark to Indianapolis from $116 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Newark to Indianapolis on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:30pm	Newark Penn Station	1d 4h	3:00am	Downtown Transit Center	Cheapest
	Bus	11:35pm	Newark Penn Station	19h 5m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures for Newark to Indianapolis on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:30pm	Newark Penn Station	1d 4h	3:00am	Downtown Transit Center	Cheapest
	Bus	11:30am	Newark Penn Station	15h 30m	3:00am	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest
	Bus	2:15am	Newark Penn Station	16h 25m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:30pm	Newark Penn Station	20h 45m	1:15pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	6:45am	Newark Penn Station	19h 30m	2:15am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Indianapolis on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:30pm	Newark Penn Station	20h 45m	1:15pm	Downtown Transit Center	Cheapest
	Bus	11:30am	Newark Penn Station	15h 30m	3:00am	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest
	Bus	2:15am	Newark Penn Station	16h 25m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:05pm	Newark Penn Station	1d 3h	3:00am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	6:45am	Newark Penn Station	19h 30m	2:15am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Indianapolis on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:30am	Newark Penn Station	15h 30m	3:00am	Downtown Transit Center	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:15am	Newark Penn Station	16h 25m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:30pm	Newark Penn Station	20h 45m	1:15pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	Newark Penn Station	1d 4h	3:00am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	6:45am	Newark Penn Station	19h 30m	2:15am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:05 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Newark to Indianapolis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 19 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $122, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

19h 5mAverage Duration

1024 kmDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$122 - $449	Average Duration19h 5m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$159 - $1,854	Average Duration22h 13m	CO₂ emissions 93kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87382 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $129

Greyhound Newark Indianapolis recent customer reviews

Greyhound is the best

Venise P.

July 27, 2019

The driver that drove us from newark to harrisburg is too harsh

Akinwale O.

February 3, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Newark and Indianapolis?

Stops in Newark

A - Penn Station

B - Newark Liberty International Airport

Stops in Indianapolis

A - Greyhound Amtrak Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newark, NJ to Indianapolis by bus

What is the travel distance from Newark to Indianapolis?
The distance between Newark and Indianapolis is approximately 1024 km (635 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Newark to Indianapolis?
Buses departing from Penn Station in Newark will take you to Greyhound Amtrak Station in Indianapolis.

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

$205

11-18

No data

Today

$199

11-20

$183

11-21

$241

11-22

$204

11-23

$218

11-24

No data

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Indianapolis was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $183

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

You can expect to pay from $183 to $379 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $183 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Greyhound 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.