How much does a bus ticket from New York City to Indianapolis cost?

The bus ticket price from New York City to Indianapolis starts at R 1 494. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from New York City 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 New York City to Indianapolis?

The average travel time between New York City and Indianapolis is around 21h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 12h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1038 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between New York City and Indianapolis?

The number of buses from New York City to Indianapolis can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 47 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from New York City to Indianapolis by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from New York City to Indianapolis?

When taking the bus from New York City to Indianapolis, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus, Wanda Coach.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York City to Indianapolis?

Buses travelling between New York City and Indianapolis leave from GW Bridge or Chinatown and arrive at Greyhound Amtrak Station.

Bus New York City to Indianapolis from R 1 491 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from New York City to Indianapolis on 3 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	21:00	103 Canal St	12h 30m	09:30	2102 N Post Rd	CheapestFastest
	21:00	103 Canal St	12h 45m	09:45	#3649 Lafayette Rd	No tags
	23:00	New York Port Authority	19h 40m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:59	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	18h 41m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	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 4 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:10	New York Port Authority	18h 35m	09:45	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	10:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	16h 15m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest
	01:35	New York Port Authority	17h 5m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	08:30	New York Port Authority	18h 30m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	10:00	Chinatown	17h	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Indianapolis on 5 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:10	New York Port Authority	18h 35m	09:45	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	10:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	16h 15m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest
	01:35	New York Port Authority	17h 5m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	08:30	New York Port Authority	18h 30m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	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 6 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:30	New York Port Authority	17h 45m	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	21:00	103 Canal St	12h 30m	09:30	2102 N Post Rd	Fastest
	21:00	103 Canal St	12h 45m	09:45	#3649 Lafayette Rd	No tags
	01:35	New York Port Authority	17h 5m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	08:30	New York Port Authority	18h 30m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Indianapolis on 7 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:30	New York Port Authority	17h 45m	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	10:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	16h 15m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest
	01:35	New York Port Authority	17h 5m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	08:30	New York Port Authority	18h 30m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	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 8 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:30	New York Port Authority	17h 45m	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	21:00	103 Canal St	12h 30m	09:30	2102 N Post Rd	Fastest
	21:00	103 Canal St	12h 45m	09:45	#3649 Lafayette Rd	No tags
	01:35	New York Port Authority	17h 5m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	08:30	New York Port Authority	18h 30m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Indianapolis on 9 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:30	New York Port Authority	17h 45m	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	10:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	16h 15m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest
	01:35	New York Port Authority	17h 5m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	08:30	New York Port Authority	18h 30m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	23:59	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 3h	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 R 1 494, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

47bus per day

21h 25mAverage duration

1038 kmDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 1 494 - R 6 711	Average duration21h 25m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 951 - R 4 963	Average duration22h 35m	CO₂ emissions 94kg CO₂e

Bus New York City to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceR 2 417

Average bus trip duration21h 25m

Number of daily buses47

Earliest bus departure01:30

Distance1037 km

Latest bus departure23:59

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 348 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 R 1 494

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

3.5/511 177 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Wanda Coach

2.5/5643 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.4

WiFi1.7

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New York City to Indianapolis Bus

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

Stops in New York City

A - GW Bridge

B - Chinatown

C - New York Port Authority

D - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

Stops in Indianapolis

A - Greyhound Amtrak Station

Frequently asked questions on the trip New York City - Indianapolis

How much does a bus ticket from New York City to Indianapolis cost?
The bus ticket price from New York City to Indianapolis starts at R 1 494. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from New York City 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 New York City to Indianapolis?
The average travel time between New York City and Indianapolis is around 21h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 12h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1038 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between New York City and Indianapolis?
The number of buses from New York City to Indianapolis can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 47 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from New York City to Indianapolis by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from New York City to Indianapolis?
When taking the bus from New York City to Indianapolis, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus, Wanda Coach.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York City to Indianapolis?
Buses travelling between New York City and Indianapolis leave from GW Bridge or Chinatown 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

01/11

R 2 308

02/11

R 2 822

Today

R 2 308

04/11

R 2 077

05/11

R 1 740

06/11

R 1 633

07/11

R 1 580

08/11

R 1 580

The cheapest trip from New York City to Indianapolis was searched and found on 07 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 580

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 R 1 580 to R 5 041 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 R 1 580, 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

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between New York City and Indianapolis!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from New York City to Indianapolis, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from New York City to Indianapolis that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

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 average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from New York City to Indianapolis?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time21h 25m	Avg priceR 2 417	Daily departures47
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time22h 35m	Avg priceR 2 630	Daily departures2

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