How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Indianapolis?

The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Indianapolis start from $128. The average price for this route is around $176. 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 19h 40m, covering a distance of 793 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?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Indianapolis?

The earliest bus departs from Washington to Indianapolis at 12:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Indianapolis?

A bus trip from Washington to Indianapolis generates an estimated 20 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 87387 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 3.9 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.

Bus Washington to Indianapolis from $132 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Indianapolis on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	19h 45m	9:45am	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45am	Union Station	15h 30m	2:15am	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:35pm	Union Station	16h 10m	9:45am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:30pm	Union Station	21h 10m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:35pm	Union Station	19h 40m	1:15pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Indianapolis on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:45am	Union Station	15h 30m	2:15am	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:00am	Union Station	13h 40m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:35pm	Union Station	16h 10m	9:45am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:30pm	Union Station	21h 10m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:35pm	Union Station	19h 40m	1:15pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Indianapolis

We recommend taking the train

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 $131, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

18h 16mAverage Duration

793 kmDistance

72kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$128 - $431	Average Duration19h 40m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$131 - $277	Average Duration18h 16m	CO₂ emissions 72kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Indianapolis?

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Stops in Indianapolis

A
Greyhound Amtrak Station
350 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,472 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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 $128. The average price for this route is around $176. 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 19h 40m, covering a distance of 793 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?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Indianapolis?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Indianapolis at 12:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Indianapolis?
A bus trip from Washington to Indianapolis generates an estimated 20 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 87387 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 3.9 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.

Best price found

11-27

$221

11-28

$154

Today

$405

11-30

$164

12-01

$174

12-02

$167

12-03

$140

12-04

$137

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Indianapolis was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $137

To 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 $137 to $498 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 $137 which is on 2025-12-04.