What is the distance between Charleston and Indianapolis?

The distance separating Charleston and Indianapolis is 262 miles (422 km).

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

If you're headed to Indianapolis from Charleston, chances are that your bus will leave from Charleston Greyhound Bus Station and arrive at Greyhound Amtrak Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Charleston to Indianapolis from $65 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Charleston to Indianapolis on November 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:15am	Charleston Bus Station	9h 25m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	CheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Indianapolis

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 9 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

9h 25mAverage Duration

261 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$47 - $157	Average Duration9h 25m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$40 - $106	Average Duration8h 46m	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e

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Greyhound

3.5/587,359 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.

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Where are the popular stops in Charleston and Indianapolis?

Stops in Charleston

A - Charleston Greyhound Bus Station

B - Slack Plaza Charleston Transit Mall

Stops in Indianapolis

A - Greyhound Amtrak Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Charleston, WV, US to Indianapolis by bus

What is the distance between Charleston and Indianapolis?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Charleston to Indianapolis?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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11/07

$108

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$86

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The cheapest trip from Charleston, WV, US to Indianapolis was searched and found on Nov 9, 2025 with a price of $86

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

You can expect to pay from $86 to $108 for a bus ticket from Charleston, WV, US to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $86 which is on 2025-11-09.

What's the cheapest way to go from Charleston, WV, US to Indianapolis?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time9h 25m	Avg Price$77	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time8h 46m	Avg Price$106	Daily Departures1

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