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

The bus ticket price from Cincinnati to Indianapolis starts at R 385. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Indianapolis?

The average travel time between Cincinnati and Indianapolis is around 2h, although the fastest bus will take about 2h. This is the time it takes to travel the 162 km that separates the two cities.

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

The number of buses from Cincinnati to Indianapolis can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cincinnati to Indianapolis by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?

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

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

Buses travelling between Cincinnati and Indianapolis leave from Greyhound Station or Northland Blvd and arrive at Greyhound Amtrak Station.

Bus Cincinnati to Indianapolis from R 284 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Cincinnati to Indianapolis on 8 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		17:00	Cincinnati Bus Station	2h 10m	19:10	Indianapolis Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Cincinnati to Indianapolis on 9 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		07:15	Cincinnati (Downtown)	2h	09:15	Downtown Transit Center	CheapestFastest
		17:00	Cincinnati Bus Station	2h 10m	19:10	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Cincinnati to Indianapolis on 10 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		07:15	Cincinnati (Downtown)	2h	09:15	Downtown Transit Center	CheapestFastest
		17:00	Cincinnati Bus Station	2h 10m	19:10	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Cincinnati to Indianapolis on 11 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		17:00	Cincinnati Bus Station	2h 10m	19:10	Indianapolis Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Cincinnati to Indianapolis on 12 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		17:00	Cincinnati Bus Station	2h 10m	19:10	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
		07:15	Cincinnati (Downtown)	2h	09:15	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest

Next departures from Cincinnati to Indianapolis on 13 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		07:15	Cincinnati (Downtown)	2h	09:15	Downtown Transit Center	CheapestFastest
		17:00	Cincinnati Bus Station	2h 10m	19:10	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Cincinnati to Indianapolis on 14 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		17:00	Cincinnati Bus Station	2h 10m	19:10	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
		07:15	Cincinnati (Downtown)	2h	09:15	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest

Next departures from Cincinnati to Indianapolis on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		17:00	Cincinnati Bus Station	2h 10m	19:10	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
		07:15	Cincinnati (Downtown)	2h	09:15	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:31 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Cincinnati 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 2 hours and with fares starting at just R 385, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2hAverage duration

159 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 385 - R 597	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 481 - R 885	Average duration3h 34m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 227 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 358 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87358 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 385

Greyhound Cincinnati Indianapolis recent customer reviews

They do not care about costumers. I was supposed to be in Indianapolis at 10 pm from Cincinnati and as of now (2:15 am) I am stuck in Columbus with another delayed bus and a lost connection to my destination .

Ricardo M.

17 March 2019

The station in Cincinnati smelled like pee! The employees are clearly under paid, because they don't give a rate as about the customers, and they are very mean and not customer oriented, the bus was an hour and a half late, the AC was not working, everything that could possibly go wrong did! I don't think I'll ever ride greyhound again, it's just not worth it!

Maram E.

25 October 2018

So much better than the previous experience. Liked that bus driver put hand written notice on front seats to keep for disabled.

Richard K.

21 September 2017

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Where are the popular stops in Cincinnati and Indianapolis?

Stops in Cincinnati

A - Greyhound Station

B - Northland Blvd

Stops in Indianapolis

A - Greyhound Amtrak Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cincinnati to Indianapolis by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Indianapolis cost?
The bus ticket price from Cincinnati to Indianapolis starts at R 385. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Indianapolis?
The average travel time between Cincinnati and Indianapolis is around 2h, although the fastest bus will take about 2h. This is the time it takes to travel the 162 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Cincinnati and Indianapolis?
The number of buses from Cincinnati to Indianapolis can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cincinnati to Indianapolis by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?
When taking the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolis, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?
Buses travelling between Cincinnati and Indianapolis leave from Greyhound Station or Northland Blvd 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

06/11

R 391

07/11

R 408

Today

R 391

09/11

R 408

10/11

R 337

11/11

R 337

12/11

R 320

13/11

R 320

The cheapest trip from Cincinnati to Indianapolis was searched and found on 12 Nov 2025 with a price of R 320

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

You can expect to pay from R 320 to R 470 for a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 320, which is on 2025-11-12.

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 Cincinnati to Indianapolis?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time2h	Avg priceR 447	Daily departures2
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3h 34m	Avg priceR 591	Daily departures1

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