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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
| Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop | Indianapolis (W Vermont St) | Cheapest | ||||
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| Union Station | Indianapolis Bus Station | Fastest | ||||
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| Union Station | Indianapolis Bus Station | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus
| Union Station | Indianapolis Bus Station | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus
| Union Station | Indianapolis Bus Station | No tags | ||||
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| Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop | Indianapolis Bus Station | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus
| Union Station | Indianapolis (W Vermont St) | No tags | ||||
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| Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop | Indianapolis Bus Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Indianapolis
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 18 hours 16 minutes, and with fares starting at just TRY 4,686, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Washington and Indianapolis
Stops in Washington
- A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA - B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, 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 Washington, DC, US to Indianapolis 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 Washington to Indianapolis?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Indianapolis start from TRY 3,899. The average price for this route is around TRY 5,656. 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 Washington to Indianapolis?
The average bus travel time from Washington to Indianapolis is 20h 50m, covering a distance of 796 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 30m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Washington to Indianapolis route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Indianapolis?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Indianapolis at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Indianapolis?
A bus trip from Washington to Indianapolis generates an estimated 19.8815 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 Washington to Indianapolis?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 88182 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Indianapolis?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Washington to Indianapolis?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Indianapolis?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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 Washington, DC, US to Indianapolis was searched and found on Oct 1, 2026 with a price of TRY 3,940To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Washington, DC, US to Indianapolis, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from TRY 3,940 to TRY 10,443 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at TRY 3,940 which is on 2026-10-01.
What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Indianapolis?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
