How much does a bus ticket from Boston to Indianapolis cost?

The bus ticket price from Boston to Indianapolis starts at R 1 593. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Boston to Indianapolis is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Boston to Indianapolis?

The average travel time between Boston and Indianapolis is around 1d 4h, although the fastest bus will take about 20h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1298 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Boston and Indianapolis?

The number of buses from Boston to Indianapolis can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 18 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Boston to Indianapolis by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Boston to Indianapolis?

When taking the bus from Boston to Indianapolis, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

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

Buses travelling between Boston and Indianapolis leave from Back Bay Station or North Station and arrive at Greyhound Amtrak Station.

Bus Boston to Indianapolis from R 1 810 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Boston to Indianapolis on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	21:50	Boston (South Station)	1d 5h	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	Cheapest
	Bus	19:35	Boston (South Station)	23h 5m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	02:15	Boston (South Station)	1d	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	21:50	Boston (South Station)	1d 4h	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	01:30	Brookline	1d 1h	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	08:55	Boston (South Station)	1d	09:45	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:15	Boston (South Station)	1d	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	20:55	Brookline	1d 6h	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:30 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston to Indianapolis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 593, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

1d 4hAverage duration

1297 kmDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 593 - R 6 189	Average duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 241 - R 8 497	Average duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 118kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 371 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 306 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Indianapolis?

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - North Station

C - South Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

Stops in Indianapolis

A - Greyhound Amtrak Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to Indianapolis by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Boston to Indianapolis cost?
The bus ticket price from Boston to Indianapolis starts at R 1 593. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Boston to Indianapolis is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Boston to Indianapolis?
The average travel time between Boston and Indianapolis is around 1d 4h, although the fastest bus will take about 20h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1298 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Boston and Indianapolis?
The number of buses from Boston to Indianapolis can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 18 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Boston to Indianapolis by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Boston to Indianapolis?
When taking the bus from Boston to Indianapolis, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Indianapolis?
Buses travelling between Boston and Indianapolis leave from Back Bay Station or North Station and arrive at Greyhound Amtrak Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/11

R 2 882

13/11

R 3 093

Today

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15/11

R 2 249

16/11

R 1 968

17/11

R 2 179

18/11

R 2 293

19/11

R 2 407

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Indianapolis was searched and found on 16 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 968

To 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 R 1 968 to R 4 323 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 R 1 968, which is on 2025-11-16.

Usually FlixBus, 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.