What is the travel distance from Boston to Indianapolis?

Boston and Indianapolis are 805 miles (1298 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Indianapolis?

The majority of buses traveling from Boston to Indianapolis start their journey at Back Bay Station and wind up at Greyhound Amtrak Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Boston to Indianapolis from $103 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Boston to Indianapolis on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 5h	3:00am	Downtown Transit Center	Cheapest
	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	23h 5m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	1d	2:15am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 4h	2:15am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	1d 1h	3:00am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 2:13 PM EST.

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $103, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

801 milesDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$103 - $432	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$128 - $484	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 118kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Indianapolis?

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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D
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
E
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
F
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Stops in Indianapolis

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

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,396 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Boston, MA, US to Indianapolis by bus

What is the travel distance from Boston to Indianapolis?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/19

$188

11/20

$224

Today

$248

11/22

$239

11/23

$200

11/24

No data

11/25

$207

11/26

$235

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Indianapolis was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $188

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

You can expect to pay from $188 to $371 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $200 which is on 2025-11-23.

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.