What's the distance between New York City and Indianapolis by coach?

The distance between New York City and Indianapolis by coach is approximately 643 miles (1038 km).

What is the best way to go from New York City to Indianapolis without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus New York City to Indianapolis from £64 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from New York City to Indianapolis on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:59	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 3h	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:59	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	18h 41m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures from New York City to Indianapolis on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	17h 45m	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	21:00	103 Canal St	12h 30m	09:30	2102 N Post Rd	Fastest
	Bus	21:00	103 Canal St	12h 45m	09:45	#3649 Lafayette Rd	No tags
	Bus	01:35	New York Port Authority	17h 5m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	18h 30m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Indianapolis on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	15:10	New York Port Authority	18h 35m	09:45	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	16h 15m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest
	Bus	01:35	New York Port Authority	17h 5m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	18h 30m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	10:30	New York (Hudson Yards)	16h 30m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Indianapolis on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	17h 45m	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	16h 15m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest
	Bus	01:35	New York Port Authority	17h 5m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	18h 30m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	14:40	New York (Hudson Yards)	1d 6h	21:25	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Indianapolis on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	15:10	New York Port Authority	18h 35m	09:45	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	16h 15m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest
	Bus	01:35	New York Port Authority	17h 5m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	18h 30m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	23:59	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 3h	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Indianapolis on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	15:10	New York Port Authority	18h 35m	09:45	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	16h 15m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest
	Bus	01:35	New York Port Authority	17h 5m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	18h 30m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	23:59	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 3h	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Indianapolis on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	21:00	103 Canal St	12h 30m	09:30	2102 N Post Rd	CheapestFastest
	Bus	21:00	103 Canal St	12h 45m	09:45	#3649 Lafayette Rd	No tags
	Bus	01:35	New York Port Authority	17h 5m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	18h 30m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	10:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	16h 15m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Indianapolis on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	14:40	New York (Hudson Yards)	1d 6h	21:25	Downtown Transit Center	Cheapest
	Bus	01:35	New York Port Authority	17h 5m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	17h 45m	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:50	New York Port Authority	1d	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	05:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	21h 30m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Indianapolis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 21 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just £68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

44bus per day

21h 25mAverage duration

646 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£68 - £322	Average duration21h 25m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£86 - £1,047	Average duration22h 35m	CO₂ emissions 94kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Indianapolis?

Stops in New York City

A
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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B
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
C
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, 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

Stops in Indianapolis

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

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

According to 16 reviews, Greyhound received a 3.2-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £68

Greyhound New York City Indianapolis recent customer reviews

Not too shabby for my first bus trip. With two layovers/connections, I saw four stations in all. Two were nice and two were in poor condition.

Mark V.

28 July 2019

I did not like how the bus was one it late to go from New York and then it was last when I got to Indianapolis Indiana it took more then 23 hr when it was only 22 hr

Susana V.

21 February 2019

The driver told me that I had to stay on the bus when I told him I was going to Indianapolis then he didn’t even alert me or told me that I needed to Change my bus at Dayton so I ended up at Cincinnati

Ahmed T.

15 January 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,417 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Wanda Coach

2.5/5649 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

WiFi1.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from New York City to Indianapolis

What's the distance between New York City and Indianapolis by coach?
The distance between New York City and Indianapolis by coach is approximately 643 miles (1038 km).
What is the best way to go from New York City to Indianapolis without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

21/11

£164

22/11

£102

Today

£111

24/11

£101

25/11

£121

26/11

£145

27/11

£101

28/11

£104

The cheapest trip from New York City to Indianapolis was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £101

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

You can expect to pay from £101 to £308 for a bus ticket from New York City to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £101, which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually FlixBus 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.