Bus Tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Indianapolis

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Next departures to Indianapolis

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 6 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Henrico
    Arrival time: July 8 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 6 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: July 7 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Greyhound Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 6 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: July 7 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Greyhound Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 6 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: July 7 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 6 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: July 8 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Indianapolis.

Bus
Average Price$84 - $301Average Duration23h 25m
20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$164 - $311Average Duration1d
72kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Indianapolis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 23 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day
23h 25mAverage Duration
$84Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$137
Average bus trip duration23h 25m
Number of daily buses18
Earliest bus departure1:20am
Distance495 miles (797 km)
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Richmond to Indianapolis Bus

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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
07/01
$149
07/02
$132
Today
$207
07/04
No data
07/05
No data
07/06
$144
07/07
$105
07/08
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond to Indianapolis was searched and found on Jul 7, 2025 with a price of $105

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

You can expect to pay from $105 to $234 for a bus ticket from Richmond to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $105 which is on 2025-07-07.

Usually Amtrak, Greyhound Lines, Inc. 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.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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 Richmond to Indianapolis?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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