What is the distance between Indianapolis and Washington?

The distance between the two cities is 491 miles (792 km).

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

If you're headed to Washington from Indianapolis, chances are that your bus will depart from Greyhound Amtrak Station and arrive at Union Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are National Air and Space Museum, Library of Congress, The Mall/Monuments, Washington National Cathedral and National Gallery of Art.

Bus Indianapolis to Washington from $94 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Washington on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:15am	Downtown Transit Center	16h 5m	4:20pm	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	14h 25m	6:45am	Union Station	Fastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 2h	1:10pm	Union Station	No tags
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	17h 45m	2:55am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	20h 45m	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 18 hours 29 minutes and with fares starting at just $92, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

18h 29mAverage Duration

492 milesDistance

72kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$68 - $360	Average Duration20h 25m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$92 - $621	Average Duration18h 29m	CO₂ emissions 72kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and Washington?

Stops in Indianapolis

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

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 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 Washington recent customer reviews

Driver from indy and customer service were rude they sent me to mega bus while my ticket is from Greyhound. And they never apologized and kept being rude

Muthana A.

July 18, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 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.

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Indianapolis to Washington, DC, US by bus

What is the distance between Indianapolis and Washington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Indianapolis to Washington?
What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$209

11/25

$242

Today

$143

11/27

$120

11/28

$137

11/29

$191

11/30

$124

12/01

$121

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $120

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

You can expect to pay from $120 to $942 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $120 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.