What is the distance between Washington and Indianapolis?

Washington and Indianapolis are 491 miles (792 km) apart.

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

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

Bus Washington to Indianapolis from $92 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Indianapolis on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	19h 45m	9:45am	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:00am	Union Station	13h 40m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:45am	Union Station	15h 30m	2:15am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:30pm	Union Station	21h 10m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:35pm	Union Station	16h 10m	9:45am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Indianapolis on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:45am	Union Station	15h 30m	2:15am	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:00am	Union Station	13h 40m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:35pm	Union Station	16h 10m	9:45am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:30pm	Union Station	21h 10m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:35pm	Union Station	19h 40m	1:15pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Indianapolis

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 18 hours 16 minutes and with fares starting at just $92, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

18h 16mAverage Duration

492 milesDistance

72kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$90 - $301	Average Duration19h 40m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$92 - $193	Average Duration18h 16m	CO₂ emissions 72kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Indianapolis?

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

Stops in Indianapolis

A
Greyhound Amtrak Station
350 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
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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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 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 Washington, DC, US to Indianapolis by bus

What is the distance between Washington and Indianapolis?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington 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

11/24

$114

11/25

$174

Today

$327

11/27

$154

11/28

$107

11/29

No data

11/30

$114

12/01

$121

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Indianapolis was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $107

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

You can expect to pay from $107 to $334 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $107 which is on 2025-11-28.