How much does a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Indianapolis cost?

The bus ticket price from Cincinnati to Indianapolis starts at R 387. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cincinnati to Indianapolis is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?

The average travel time between Cincinnati and Indianapolis is around 2h, although the fastest bus will take about 2h. This is the time it takes to travel the 162 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Cincinnati and Indianapolis?

The number of buses from Cincinnati to Indianapolis can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cincinnati to Indianapolis by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?

When taking the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolis, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?

Buses travelling between Cincinnati and Indianapolis leave from Greyhound Station or Northland Blvd and arrive at Greyhound Amtrak Station.

Bus Cincinnati to Indianapolis from R 304 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Cincinnati to Indianapolis on 4 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		17:00	Cincinnati Bus Station	2h 10m	19:10	Indianapolis Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Cincinnati to Indianapolis on 5 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		17:00	Cincinnati Bus Station	2h 10m	19:10	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
		07:15	Cincinnati (Downtown)	2h	09:15	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest

Next departures from Cincinnati to Indianapolis on 6 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		17:00	Cincinnati Bus Station	2h 10m	19:10	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
		07:15	Cincinnati (Downtown)	2h	09:15	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest

Next departures from Cincinnati to Indianapolis on 7 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		17:00	Cincinnati Bus Station	2h 10m	19:10	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
		07:15	Cincinnati (Downtown)	2h	09:15	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest

Next departures from Cincinnati to Indianapolis on 8 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		17:00	Cincinnati Bus Station	2h 10m	19:10	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
		07:15	Cincinnati (Downtown)	2h	09:15	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest

Next departures from Cincinnati to Indianapolis on 9 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		07:15	Cincinnati (Downtown)	2h	09:15	Downtown Transit Center	CheapestFastest
		17:00	Cincinnati Bus Station	2h 10m	19:10	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Cincinnati to Indianapolis on 10 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		17:00	Cincinnati Bus Station	2h 10m	19:10	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
		07:15	Cincinnati (Downtown)	2h	09:15	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest

Next departures from Cincinnati to Indianapolis on 11 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		17:00	Cincinnati Bus Station	2h 10m	19:10	Indianapolis Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:12 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Cincinnati 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 2 hours and with fares starting at just R 387, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2hAverage duration

159 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 387 - R 601	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 484 - R 890	Average duration3h 34m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Bus Cincinnati to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceR 449

Average bus trip duration2h

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure07:15

Distance158 km

Latest bus departure17:00

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 182 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 349 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87349 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 387

Greyhound Cincinnati Indianapolis recent customer reviews

They do not care about costumers. I was supposed to be in Indianapolis at 10 pm from Cincinnati and as of now (2:15 am) I am stuck in Columbus with another delayed bus and a lost connection to my destination .

Ricardo M.

17 March 2019

The station in Cincinnati smelled like pee! The employees are clearly under paid, because they don't give a rate as about the customers, and they are very mean and not customer oriented, the bus was an hour and a half late, the AC was not working, everything that could possibly go wrong did! I don't think I'll ever ride greyhound again, it's just not worth it!

Maram E.

25 October 2018

So much better than the previous experience. Liked that bus driver put hand written notice on front seats to keep for disabled.

Richard K.

21 September 2017

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Cincinnati to Indianapolis Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Cincinnati and Indianapolis?

Stops in Cincinnati

A - Greyhound Station

B - Northland Blvd

Stops in Indianapolis

A - Greyhound Amtrak Station

Frequently asked questions on the trip Cincinnati - Indianapolis

How much does a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Indianapolis cost?
The bus ticket price from Cincinnati to Indianapolis starts at R 387. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cincinnati to Indianapolis is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?
The average travel time between Cincinnati and Indianapolis is around 2h, although the fastest bus will take about 2h. This is the time it takes to travel the 162 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Cincinnati and Indianapolis?
The number of buses from Cincinnati to Indianapolis can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cincinnati to Indianapolis by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?
When taking the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolis, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?
Buses travelling between Cincinnati and Indianapolis leave from Greyhound Station or Northland Blvd and arrive at Greyhound Amtrak Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

02/11

R 438

03/11

R 411

Today

R 375

05/11

R 339

06/11

R 339

07/11

R 322

08/11

R 375

09/11

R 411

The cheapest trip from Cincinnati to Indianapolis was searched and found on 07 Nov 2025 with a price of R 322

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

You can expect to pay from R 322 to R 928 for a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 322, which is on 2025-11-07.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Cincinnati to Indianapolis.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolis, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cincinnati to Indianapolis.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cincinnati to Indianapolis while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time2h	Avg priceR 449	Daily departures2
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3h 34m	Avg priceR 595	Daily departures1

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