What is the travel distance from Columbus to Indianapolis?

Columbus and Indianapolis are 168 miles (271 km) apart.

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

Buses going from Columbus to Indianapolis begin their journey at Columbus Bus Station and reach their destination at Greyhound Amtrak Station.

Bus Columbus to Indianapolis from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Columbus to Indianapolis on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	100 E Rich St	3h 30m	3:00am	Downtown Transit Center	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:30pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	4h 10m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:05pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	4h 10m	2:15am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Columbus to Indianapolis on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	100 E Rich St	3h 30m	3:00am	Downtown Transit Center	Cheapest
Bus	9:45am	100 E Rich St	3h 30m	1:15pm	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest
Bus	4:50am	Columbus (E Mound St)	4h 55m	9:45am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	4h 10m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:05pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	4h 10m	2:15am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Columbus to Indianapolis on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:50am	Columbus (E Mound St)	4h 55m	9:45am	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:45am	100 E Rich St	3h 30m	1:15pm	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest
Bus	11:30pm	100 E Rich St	3h 30m	3:00am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	4h 10m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:05pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	4h 10m	2:15am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Columbus to Indianapolis on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:50am	Columbus (E Mound St)	4h 55m	9:45am	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:45am	100 E Rich St	3h 30m	1:15pm	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest
Bus	11:30pm	100 E Rich St	3h 30m	3:00am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	4h 10m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:05pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	4h 10m	2:15am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Columbus to Indianapolis on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:50am	Columbus (E Mound St)	4h 55m	9:45am	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:45am	100 E Rich St	3h 30m	1:15pm	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest
Bus	11:30pm	100 E Rich St	3h 30m	3:00am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	4h 10m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:05pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	4h 10m	2:15am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Columbus to Indianapolis on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:50am	Columbus (E Mound St)	4h 55m	9:45am	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:45am	100 E Rich St	3h 30m	1:15pm	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest
Bus	11:30pm	100 E Rich St	3h 30m	3:00am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	4h 10m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:05pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	4h 10m	2:15am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

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Get from Columbus to Indianapolis

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

4h 10mAverage Duration

169 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,379 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Columbus Indianapolis recent customer reviews

The greyhound was horrible bad staff messy environment. Even when I call everyone gives me different information. Terrible service I rather try to walk to my destination next time.

Sonia E.

January 20, 2019

Three hour plus delay then stoppage due to stupid passengers smoking. Not happy.

Glenda M.

September 12, 2018

They overbooked the bus. Didn’t tell the remaining 15 people who we waiting in line and then we were just left there as we watched the bus drive away while we still in confusion

Paige W.

August 19, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Columbus and Indianapolis?

Stops in Columbus

A - Columbus Bus Station

Stops in Indianapolis

A - Greyhound Amtrak Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis by bus

What is the travel distance from Columbus to Indianapolis?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$47

11/17

$45

Today

$44

11/19

$45

11/20

$44

11/21

$50

11/22

$50

11/23

$51

The cheapest trip from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $44

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

You can expect to pay from $44 to $110 for a bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $44 which is on 2025-11-20.

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.