How much is the bus ticket from Indianapolis to Newark?

The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to Newark start from $125. The average price for this route is around $180. 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 Newark?

The average bus travel time from Indianapolis to Newark is 18h 15m, covering a distance of 1023 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 25m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to Newark route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , Greyhound , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to Newark at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 8:20pm.

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

A bus trip from Indianapolis to Newark 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 Newark?

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 Newark?

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 Newark?

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 Newark?

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 Newark from $115 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Newark on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:55pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	19h 35m	3:30pm	Newark Penn Station	Cheapest
	12:15am	Downtown Transit Center	15h 25m	3:40pm	Newark Penn Station	Fastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 5h	4:30pm	Penn Station	No tags
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	18h 15m	3:25am	Newark Penn Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	17h 30m	9:50am	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Newark on December 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	18h 15m	9:50am	Newark Penn Station	Cheapest
	12:15am	Downtown Transit Center	15h 25m	3:40pm	Newark Penn Station	Fastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 5h	4:30pm	Penn Station	No tags
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	18h 15m	3:25am	Newark Penn Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	17h 30m	9:50am	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Newark on December 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	18h 15m	9:50am	Newark Penn Station	Cheapest
9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	18h 15m	3:25am	Newark Penn Station	Fastest
7:55pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	19h 35m	3:30pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Newark on December 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:55pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	19h 35m	3:30pm	Newark Penn Station	Cheapest
	12:15am	Downtown Transit Center	15h 25m	3:40pm	Newark Penn Station	Fastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 5h	4:30pm	Penn Station	No tags
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	18h 15m	3:25am	Newark Penn Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	17h 30m	9:50am	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:05 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Newark

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Newark. The journey takes about 18 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $125, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

18h 15mAverage Duration

1023 kmDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$125 - $434	Average Duration18h 15m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$213 - $973	Average Duration21h 48m	CO₂ emissions 93kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and Newark?

Stops in Indianapolis

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

A
Penn Station
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102
B
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,615 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,408 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,475 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Indianapolis to Newark, NJ 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 Newark?
The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to Newark start from $125. The average price for this route is around $180. 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 Newark?
The average bus travel time from Indianapolis to Newark is 18h 15m, covering a distance of 1023 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 25m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to Newark route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Indianapolis to Newark?
The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to Newark at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 8:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Indianapolis to Newark?
A bus trip from Indianapolis to Newark 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 Newark?
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 Newark?
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 Newark?
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 Newark?
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

$204

11-28

$224

Today

$260

11-30

$294

12-01

$142

12-02

$147

12-03

$130

12-04

No data

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Newark, NJ was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $130

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

You can expect to pay from $130 to $1,238 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Newark, NJ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $130 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.