How much is the bus ticket from Indianapolis to Cincinnati?

The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to Cincinnati start from $29. The average price for this route is around $47. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Indianapolis to Cincinnati?

The average bus travel time from Indianapolis to Cincinnati is 1h 55m, covering a distance of 159 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 50m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to Cincinnati route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnati?

The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to Cincinnati at 9:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Indianapolis to Cincinnati?

A bus trip from Indianapolis to Cincinnati generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Indianapolis to Cincinnati?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Indianapolis to Cincinnati?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Indianapolis to Cincinnati?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Indianapolis to Cincinnati?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Indianapolis to Cincinnati from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Cincinnati on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:50pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1h 55m	9:45pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	3h 30m	12:40pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Cincinnati on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1h 55m	9:45pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:15pm	Downtown Transit Center	1h 50m	5:05pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Fastest
Bus	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	3h 30m	12:40pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Cincinnati on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1h 55m	9:45pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:15pm	Downtown Transit Center	1h 50m	5:05pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Fastest
Bus	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	3h 30m	12:40pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Cincinnati on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1h 55m	9:45pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:15pm	Downtown Transit Center	1h 50m	5:05pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Fastest
Bus	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	3h 30m	12:40pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Cincinnati on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1h 55m	9:45pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:15pm	Downtown Transit Center	1h 50m	5:05pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Fastest
Bus	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	3h 30m	12:40pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:15 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Cincinnati

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Cincinnati. The journey takes about 3 hours 12 minutes, and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

3h 12mAverage Duration

158 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$29 - $121	Average Duration1h 55m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$39 - $48	Average Duration3h 12m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and Cincinnati?

Stops in Indianapolis

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

A
Greyhound Station
1005 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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B
Northland Blvd
290-322 Northland Blvd, Springdale, OH 45246, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,412 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87412 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $29

Greyhound Indianapolis Cincinnati recent customer reviews

Greyhound need to step it up y’all getting bad ima start my own transportation bus

Jada M.

November 4, 2020

Horrible.a 9.5 hour trip from St. Louis to Cincinnati was almost 24 hour. Was supposed to leave at 630 pm arrive in Cincinnati at 230 am but didn’t arrive to Cincinnati until 300pm next day. 3 hours late leaving St. Louis, so we missed the bus leaving Indianapolis to Cincinnati. Was told there would be nothing going to Cincinnati until the following day. Was forced to pay an extra 29$ for ticket to Cincinnati, then waited another 4 hours for that bus. Lost my job! Worse experience traveling. Will not recommend greyhound or use ever for business or plaasw

Jacob L.

March 8, 2019

The bus was 1 hour late and that provoked I would be late for other things that I planned to do later. They told me the bus was late because there were not enough buses!

Samantha I.

September 12, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,501 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Indianapolis to Cincinnati by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Indianapolis to Cincinnati?
The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to Cincinnati start from $29. The average price for this route is around $47. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Indianapolis to Cincinnati?
The average bus travel time from Indianapolis to Cincinnati is 1h 55m, covering a distance of 159 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to Cincinnati route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnati?
The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to Cincinnati at 9:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Indianapolis to Cincinnati?
A bus trip from Indianapolis to Cincinnati generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Indianapolis to Cincinnati?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Indianapolis to Cincinnati?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Indianapolis to Cincinnati?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Indianapolis to Cincinnati?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-30

$134

12-01

$38

Today

$33

12-03

$32

12-04

$31

12-05

$31

12-06

$28

12-07

$31

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Cincinnati was searched and found on Dec 6, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $134 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Cincinnati based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-12-06.