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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Boston (South Station) | Downtown Transit Center | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Boston (South Station) | Indianapolis Bus Station | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Boston (South Station) | Indianapolis Bus Station | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Boston (South Station) | Indianapolis Bus Station | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Brookline | Downtown Transit Center | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $147, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Boston and Indianapolis?
Stops in Boston
- A145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
- B100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
- C
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA - D
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA - E
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA - F
Long Wharf
66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to Indianapolis by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Boston to Indianapolis?
The cheapest bus tickets from Boston to Indianapolis start from $147. The average price for this route is around $270. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Boston to Indianapolis?
The average bus travel time from Boston to Indianapolis is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 1297 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 23h 5m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Boston to Indianapolis route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Boston to Indianapolis?
The earliest bus departs from Boston to Indianapolis at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Boston to Indianapolis?
A bus trip from Boston to Indianapolis generates an estimated 32 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Boston to Indianapolis?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87435 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Indianapolis?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Boston to Indianapolis?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Boston to Indianapolis?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Indianapolis was searched and found on Dec 30, 2025 with a price of $226To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Boston, MA, US to Indianapolis, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $226 to $480 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $226 which is on 2025-12-30.
Usually Greyhound 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 Boston, MA, US to Indianapolis?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
