How far is Indianapolis from Newark?

About 635 miles (1024 km) separate Indianapolis and Newark.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Indianapolis to Newark leave from Greyhound Amtrak Station and arrive at Penn Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Indianapolis to Newark from $80 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Newark on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:55pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	19h 35m	3:30pm	Newark Penn Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:48 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Newark

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Newark. The journey takes about 18 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

18h 15mAverage Duration

634 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$85 - $277	Average Duration18h 15m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$149 - $610	Average Duration21h 48m	CO₂ emissions 93kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and Newark?

Stops in Indianapolis

A
Greyhound Amtrak Station
350 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
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Stops in Newark

A
Penn Station
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102
B
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,599 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 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 Indianapolis Newark recent customer reviews

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FlixBus

3.5/511,401 reviews

Staff4.2

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Indianapolis to Newark, NJ by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/20

$220

11/21

$269

Today

$176

11/23

$130

11/24

No data

11/25

No data

11/26

$142

11/27

$111

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Newark, NJ was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $111

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

You can expect to pay from $111 to $1,045 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Newark, NJ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $111 which is on 2025-11-27.

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.