How can I travel from Erie to Indianapolis without flying?

You can take a bus or a train to go from Erie to Indianapolis. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most easy and eco-friendly way. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

How long does it take to get to Indianapolis from Erie by bus?

On average, the trip from Erie to Indianapolis takes around 13h 35m, but you can get there in as little as 12h 50m with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 356 miles (575 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the travel distance from Erie to Indianapolis?

The distance separating Erie and Indianapolis is 356 miles (575 km).

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

Buses going from Erie to Indianapolis start their journey at Erie Bus Station and reach their destination at Greyhound Amtrak Station.

What is the most cost-effective way to go from Erie to Indianapolis?

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, choose the bus. $88 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Indianapolis from Erie.

How much are the bus tickets from Erie to Indianapolis?

You can expect to pay around $101 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $88 and $149, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Erie to Indianapolis Bus Tickets

Compare 2 ways to go from Erie to Indianapolis.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$88 - $149	Average Duration13h 35m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$198 - $198	Average Duration21h 33m	CO₂ emissions 52kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Erie to Indianapolis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 13 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

13h 35mAverage Duration

$88Cheapest ticket

14kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Erie to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$101

Average bus trip duration13h 35m

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure12:25am

Distance356 miles (574 km)

Latest bus departure12:40pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/586,966 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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

3.5/58,552 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.6

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, Greyhound, Los Limousines, Tornado Bus, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Erie to Indianapolis Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Erie and Indianapolis?

Stops in Erie

A - Erie Bus Station

Stops in Indianapolis

A - Greyhound Amtrak Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Erie - Indianapolis

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Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Erie to Indianapolis, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Erie to Indianapolis.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Erie to Indianapolis?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time13h 35m	Avg Price$101	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time21h 33m	Avg Price$198	Daily Departures1

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