What is the travel distance from Indianapolis to New York City?

The distance between the two cities is 643 miles (1038 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Indianapolis to New York City?

The majority of buses traveling from Indianapolis to New York City start their journey at Greyhound Amtrak Station and wind up at GW Bridge. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in New York City?

Once in New York City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Shed, Broadway Shows, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Whitney Museum of American Art and Empire State Building.

Bus Indianapolis to New York City from $79 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to New York City on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:55pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	20h 25m	4:20pm	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	18h 10m	10:30am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	18h 50m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 6h	5:45pm	Chinatown	No tags
	11:30pm	Downtown Transit Center	1d 11h	10:35am	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to New York City on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	18h 50m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	12:15am	Downtown Transit Center	16h 10m	4:25pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Fastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 7h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	18h 55m	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 7h	6:55pm	Chinatown	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to New York City on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	18h 50m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	12:15am	Downtown Transit Center	16h 10m	4:25pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Fastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 7h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	18h 55m	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 7h	6:55pm	Chinatown	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to New York City on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:15am	Downtown Transit Center	16h 10m	4:25pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	CheapestFastest
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	18h 50m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 6h	6:15pm	New York (Hudson Yards)	No tags
	12:15am	Downtown Transit Center	16h 45m	5:00pm	Chinatown	No tags
	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	18h 55m	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to New York City on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:00pm	#3649 Lafayette Rd	13h	10:00am	87 Division St	Cheapest
	9:15pm	2102 N Post Rd	12h 45m	10:00am	87 Division St	Fastest
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	18h 50m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 6h	5:45pm	Chinatown	No tags
	12:15am	Downtown Transit Center	16h 10m	4:25pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to New York City on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	18h 50m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	12:15am	Downtown Transit Center	16h 10m	4:25pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Fastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 7h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	18h 55m	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 7h	6:55pm	Chinatown	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to New York City on December 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	18h 50m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
9:15pm	2102 N Post Rd	12h 45m	10:00am	87 Division St	Fastest
9:00pm	#3649 Lafayette Rd	13h	10:00am	87 Division St	No tags
10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 7h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	18h 55m	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to New York City on December 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	18h 50m	4:00am	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 7h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	18h 55m	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 7h	6:55pm	Chinatown	No tags
	11:30pm	Downtown Transit Center	1d 11h	10:35am	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to New York City

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 22 hours 8 minutes and with fares starting at just $110, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

22h 8mAverage Duration

644 milesDistance

94kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$85 - $492	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$110 - $261	Average Duration22h 8m	CO₂ emissions 94kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and New York City?

Stops in Indianapolis

A
Greyhound Amtrak Station
350 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
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Stops in New York City

A
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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B
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
C
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 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.

Greyhound Indianapolis New York City recent customer reviews

My trip was for 810pm on monday 12/16/2019.The bus left 1230am on tuesday 12/17/2019. As I complete this survey,it is 750pm on tuesday 12/17/2019 and i am still on the road.The Bus will make a stop at Newark NJ before leaving for NYC So i guess i will be home by 11pm.

Chijioke O.

December 18, 2019

My mom paid for my ticket from Indianapolis to Queens Village in NYC. When I got to the bus station to get my ticket printed out the woman gave me a ticket to Manhattan instead.

Nylasia D.

September 4, 2018

7 hours behind schedule

Noah S.

June 6, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 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.

Wanda Coach

2.5/5649 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi1.7

Wanda Coach is one of the main Chinatown bus carriers in the US, connecting about 75 cities around the country with inexpensive tickets and comfortable bus rides. Wanda Coach buses travel between Chinatown neighborhoods with direct buses that are affordable, safe and have convenient pick-up and drop-off locations. If you travel with Wanda Coach, you can reschedule your tickets for a $10 fee up to 2 hours before travel time, and their buses have free WiFi, power outlets and bathrooms.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Indianapolis to New York City by bus

What is the travel distance from Indianapolis to New York City?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Indianapolis to New York City?
What are the best sights and things to do in New York City?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$191

11/25

$130

Today

$180

11/27

$128

11/28

$132

11/29

$185

11/30

$130

12/01

$110

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to New York City was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $110

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

You can expect to pay from $110 to $2,020 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $110 which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually Amtrak, 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.