Bus from Indianapolis to Washington, DC, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next available departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Washington on June 24
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Indianapolis Bus Station
Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus StopCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Transit Center
Union StationFastest
Amtrak
Greyhound Amtrak Station
Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Indianapolis Bus Station
Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Indianapolis Bus Station
Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery AveNo tags
Amtrak
Greyhound Amtrak Station
Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Indianapolis Bus Station
Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Indianapolis Bus Station
Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery AveNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:48 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 18 hours 29 minutes, and with fares starting at just ARS 137,480, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
18h 29mAverage Duration
793 kmDistance
72kgCO₂ emissions
Average PriceARS 113,211 - ARS 412,980Average Duration19h 55m
20kg CO₂e
Average PriceARS 137,480 - ARS 293,398Average Duration18h 29m
72kg CO₂e

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Indianapolis to Washington?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to Washington start from ARS 113,211. The average price for this route is around ARS 171,194. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Indianapolis to Washington?

    The average bus travel time from Indianapolis to Washington is 19h 55m, covering a distance of 794 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 10m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to Washington route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Indianapolis to Washington?

    The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to Washington at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Indianapolis to Washington?

    A bus trip from Indianapolis to Washington generates an estimated 19.830875 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Indianapolis to Washington?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5826 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Indianapolis to Washington?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Indianapolis to Washington?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Indianapolis to Washington?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
06-21
ARS 257,559
06-22
ARS 213,872
Today
ARS 195,794
06-24
ARS 197,301
06-25
ARS 131,017
06-26
ARS 182,236
06-27
ARS 137,043
06-28
ARS 165,665
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Jun 25, 2026 with a price of ARS 131,017

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 ARS 131,017 to ARS 1,542,610 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 ARS 131,017 which is on 2026-06-25.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Indianapolis to Washington, DC, US?

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