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 Lines, Inc. Indianapolis Columbus recent customer reviews
It was on-time. Adequate stops for breaks and to purchase snacks. The cooling system worked as expected.
4 out of 5 stars
Uchechi O.
It was a good trip, I think it would be better if there were some entertainment options
4 out of 5 stars
Doaa A.
We were told in Indianapolis that bus was in Terre Haute and bus will be an hour n half late turned out to be 2 1/2 hours. Nobody informed update on bus. Not a Happy customer
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.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Indianapolis to Columbus, OH by bus
What is the distance between Indianapolis and Columbus?
Indianapolis and Columbus are 168 miles (271 km) apart.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Indianapolis to Columbus?
Buses going from Indianapolis to Columbus begin their journey at Greyhound Amtrak Station and reach their destination at Columbus Bus Station.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/18
$45
11/19
$45
Today
$50
11/21
$55
11/22
$47
11/23
$50
11/24
$37
11/25
$48
The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Columbus, OH was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $37
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Indianapolis to Columbus, OH, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $37 to $86 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Columbus, OH based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 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.
The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Columbus, OH was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $37
