What is the distance between Washington and Indianapolis?

It's about 792 km (491 miles) from Washington to Indianapolis.

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

Buses departing from Union Station in Washington will take you to Greyhound Amtrak Station in Indianapolis.

Bus Washington to Indianapolis from $133 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Washington to Indianapolis on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	5:30pm	Union Station	19h 45m	1:15pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	6:00pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d	6:20pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:00pm	Union Station	1d	9:00pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	11:55pm	Union Station	18h 25m	6:20pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:55pm	Union Station	1d 8h	8:00am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Indianapolis

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 18 hours 16 minutes, and with fares starting at just $132, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

18h 16mAverage Duration

793 kmDistance

72kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$125 - $371	Average Duration19h 40m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$132 - $279	Average Duration18h 16m	CO₂ emissions 72kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Indianapolis?

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Stops in Indianapolis

A
Greyhound Amtrak Station
350 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,391 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,413 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Indianapolis by bus

What is the distance between Washington and Indianapolis?
It's about 792 km (491 miles) from Washington to Indianapolis.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Washington to Indianapolis?
Buses departing from Union Station in Washington will take you to Greyhound Amtrak Station in Indianapolis.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-21

$216

11-22

$238

Today

$177

11-24

$165

11-25

No data

11-26

$197

11-27

$199

11-28

$155

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Indianapolis was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $155

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

You can expect to pay from $155 to $323 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $155 which is on 2025-11-28.