Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Indianapolis on July 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:20pm	Union Station	13h 40m	3:00am	Indianapolis (W Vermont St)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	1:50am	Union Station	16h 40m	6:30pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:30pm	Union Station	19h	6:30pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	3:10pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d	4:00pm	Indianapolis (W Vermont St)	No tags
	Bus	10:55am	Union Station	17h 5m	4:00am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:50pm	Union Station	19h 25m	1:15pm	Indianapolis (W Vermont St)	No tags
	Bus	5:50pm	Union Station	15h 30m	9:20am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:30pm	Union Station	21h 30m	4:00pm	Indianapolis (W Vermont St)	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Indianapolis on August 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:10pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d	4:00pm	Indianapolis (W Vermont St)	Cheapest
	Bus	1:20pm	Union Station	13h 40m	3:00am	Indianapolis (W Vermont St)	Fastest
	Bus	1:50am	Union Station	16h 40m	6:30pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:30pm	Union Station	19h	6:30pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:55am	Union Station	17h 5m	4:00am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:50pm	Union Station	19h 25m	1:15pm	Indianapolis (W Vermont St)	No tags
	Bus	5:50pm	Union Station	15h 30m	9:20am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:30pm	Union Station	21h 30m	4:00pm	Indianapolis (W Vermont St)	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Indianapolis on August 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:20pm	Union Station	13h 40m	3:00am	Indianapolis (W Vermont St)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	1:50am	Union Station	16h 40m	6:30pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:30pm	Union Station	19h	6:30pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	3:10pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d	4:00pm	Indianapolis (W Vermont St)	No tags
	Bus	10:55am	Union Station	17h 5m	4:00am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:50pm	Union Station	19h 25m	1:15pm	Indianapolis (W Vermont St)	No tags
	Bus	5:50pm	Union Station	15h 30m	9:20am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:30pm	Union Station	21h 30m	4:00pm	Indianapolis (W Vermont St)	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Indianapolis on August 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:40pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 2h	9:45pm	Indianapolis (W Vermont St)	Cheapest
	Bus	1:20pm	Union Station	13h 40m	3:00am	Indianapolis (W Vermont St)	Fastest
	Bus	1:50am	Union Station	16h 40m	6:30pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:30pm	Union Station	19h	6:30pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:55am	Union Station	17h 5m	4:00am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:50pm	Union Station	19h 25m	1:15pm	Indianapolis (W Vermont St)	No tags
	Bus	5:50pm	Union Station	15h 30m	9:20am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:30pm	Union Station	21h 30m	4:00pm	Indianapolis (W Vermont St)	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Indianapolis on August 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:20pm	Union Station	13h 40m	3:00am	Indianapolis (W Vermont St)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	1:50am	Union Station	16h 40m	6:30pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:30pm	Union Station	19h	6:30pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:55am	Union Station	17h 5m	4:00am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:50pm	Union Station	19h 25m	1:15pm	Indianapolis (W Vermont St)	No tags
	Bus	5:50pm	Union Station	15h 30m	9:20am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:30pm	Union Station	21h 30m	4:00pm	Indianapolis (W Vermont St)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:05pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	21h 15m	9:20am	Indianapolis Bus Station	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 COP 304,509, 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 PriceCOP 245,161 - COP 1,072,258	Average Duration21h 5m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceCOP 304,509 - COP 3,492,309	Average Duration18h 16m	CO₂ emissions 72kg CO₂e

Bus stations and 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
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

Stops in Indianapolis

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

Greyhound

3.5/587,588 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

FlixBus

3.5/513,104 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, Elite, Chihuahuenses, Tufesa, Adirondack Trailways

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 COP 245,161. The average price for this route is around COP 378,932. 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 21h 5m, covering a distance of 795 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 30 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 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 19.87475 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 87588 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.

Best price found

07-28

COP 293,547

07-29

COP 672,021

Today

COP 293,579

07-31

COP 600,274

08-01

COP 386,567

08-02

COP 424,088

08-03

COP 339,257

08-04

COP 326,174

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Indianapolis was searched and found on Jul 28, 2026 with a price of COP 293,547

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 COP 293,547 to COP 893,886 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 COP 326,174 which is on 2026-08-04.

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.