Bus from Houston, US to Indianapolis: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from Houston to Indianapolis on 13 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Gray & Smith
Downtown Transit CenterCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Houston Bus Station
Indianapolis Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Houston Bus Station
Indianapolis Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Houston Bus Station
Downtown Transit CenterNo tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
Indianapolis Bus StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:37 PM CST.

Get from Houston to Indianapolis

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 951, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day
1d 8hAverage duration
1392 kmDistance
35kgCO₂ emissions

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Indianapolis?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Indianapolis start at R 1 951. The average price for this route is around R 3 245. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Houston to Indianapolis?

    The average bus journey time from Houston to Indianapolis is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1392 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 20h 31m and is operated by Tornado Bus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Houston to Indianapolis route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 38 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, Tornado Bus, FlixBus, Valley Transit.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Houston to Indianapolis?

    The earliest bus departs from Houston to Indianapolis at 01:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:20.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Indianapolis?

    A bus trip from Houston to Indianapolis produces an estimated 35 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

  6. What is the best bus company from Houston to Indianapolis?

    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 5696 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Indianapolis?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Houston to Indianapolis?

    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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Houston to Indianapolis?

    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
10/01
R 3 410
11/01
R 3 208
Today
R 2 940
13/01
R 3 124
14/01
R 2 940
15/01
R 2 654
16/01
R 3 225
17/01
R 2 688
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston, US to Indianapolis was searched and found on 15 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 654

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 654 to R 11 574 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 654, which is on 2026-01-15.

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.

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