What is the travel distance from Indianapolis to Charleston?

It's about 422 km (262 miles) from Indianapolis to Charleston.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Indianapolis to Charleston?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Amtrak Station, in Indianapolis, and end it at Charleston Greyhound Bus Station, in Charleston.

Bus Indianapolis to Charleston from $75 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Charleston on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	12h 10m	4:30am	Charleston Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:55pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	8h 35m	4:30am	Charleston Bus Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 7:55 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Charleston

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 8 hours 16 minutes, and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

8h 16mAverage Duration

421 kmDistance

38kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$69 - $171	Average Duration8h 35m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$58 - $116	Average Duration8h 16m	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and Charleston?

Stops in Indianapolis

A
Greyhound Amtrak Station
350 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
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Stops in Charleston

A
Charleston Greyhound Bus Station
300 Reynolds St, Charleston, WV 25301
B
Slack Plaza Charleston Transit Mall
154-168 Laidley St, Charleston, WV 25301, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

What is the travel distance from Indianapolis to Charleston?
It's about 422 km (262 miles) from Indianapolis to Charleston.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Indianapolis to Charleston?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Amtrak Station, in Indianapolis, and end it at Charleston Greyhound Bus Station, in Charleston.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-23

$125

11-24

$121

Today

$131

11-26

$128

11-27

No data

11-28

$113

11-29

No data

11-30

$151

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Charleston, WV, US was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $113

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

You can expect to pay from $113 to $151 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Charleston, WV, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $113 which is on 2025-11-28.