What is the travel distance from Columbus to Indianapolis?

The distance between the two cities is 509 miles (821 km).

Bus Columbus to Indianapolis from $70 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Columbus to Indianapolis on October 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	5:35am	Columbus, GA (Bus Station)	15h 25m	9:00pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	1:10pm	Columbus, GA (Bus Station)	18h 50m	8:00am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	1:10pm	Columbus, GA (Bus Station)	18h 50m	8:00am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	1:10pm	Columbus, GA (Bus Station)	15h 45m	4:55am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	6:55pm	Columbus, GA (Bus Station)	15h 20m	10:15am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

Get from Columbus to Indianapolis

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 15 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

15h 50mAverage Duration

510 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Columbus, GA to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$83

Average bus trip duration15h 50m

Number of daily buses5

Earliest bus departure5:35am

Distance510 miles (821 km)

Latest bus departure6:20pm

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