How much is the bus ticket from Indianapolis to New York City?

The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to New York City start from $121. The average price for this route is around $182. 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 New York City?

The average bus travel time from Indianapolis to New York City is 1d , covering a distance of 1037 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 45m and is operated by Wanda Coach .

Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to New York City route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 30 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , Greyhound , FlixBus , Wanda Coach .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Indianapolis to New York City?

The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to New York City at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Indianapolis to New York City?

A bus trip from Indianapolis to New York City generates an estimated 26 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 New York City?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Indianapolis to New York City?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Indianapolis to New York City?

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 New York City?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Indianapolis to New York City from $114 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to New York City on November 29
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
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	18h 10m	10:30am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	18h 55m	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	19h 55m	12:15pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	7:55pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	20h 25m	4:20pm	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
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 7h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	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

Next departures for Indianapolis to New York City on December 1
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
	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
	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 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

Next departures for Indianapolis to New York City on December 4
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
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	18h 10m	10:30am	New York Port Authority	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 5
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 6
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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:09 PM EST.

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 a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 22 hours 8 minutes, and with fares starting at just $158, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

22h 8mAverage Duration

1038 kmDistance

94kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$121 - $705	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$158 - $375	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

4/55,614 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to 11 reviews, Greyhound received a 2.3-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the departure location, but some complained about the power outlets. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $121

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

3.5/511,472 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Wanda Coach

2.5/5650 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi1.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Indianapolis to New York City 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 New York City?
The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to New York City start from $121. The average price for this route is around $182. 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 New York City?
The average bus travel time from Indianapolis to New York City is 1d , covering a distance of 1037 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 45m and is operated by Wanda Coach.
Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to New York City route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 30 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus, Wanda Coach.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Indianapolis to New York City?
The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to New York City at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Indianapolis to New York City?
A bus trip from Indianapolis to New York City generates an estimated 26 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 New York City?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Indianapolis to New York City?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Indianapolis to New York City?
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 New York City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

11-27

$243

11-28

$292

Today

$329

11-30

$187

12-01

$158

12-02

$132

12-03

$124

12-04

$124

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to New York City was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $124

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 $124 to $2,239 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 $124 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Amtrak 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.