How much is the bus ticket from Indianapolis to Washington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to Washington start at R 1 180. The average price for this route is around R 2 252. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Indianapolis to Washington?

The average bus journey time from Indianapolis to Washington is 20h 25m, covering a distance of 785 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 13h 35m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to Washington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , Amtrak .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Indianapolis to Washington?

The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to Washington at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.

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

A bus trip from Indianapolis to Washington produces an estimated 20 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

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 5597 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Indianapolis to Washington?

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 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.

Bus Indianapolis to Washington from R 1 651 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Indianapolis to Washington on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	15:35	Indianapolis Bus Station	15h 10m	06:45	Union Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:20	Downtown Transit Center	14h 25m	06:45	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	19:55	Indianapolis Bus Station	15h 35m	11:30	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:35	Indianapolis Bus Station	20h 45m	12:20	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	Bus	18:25	Downtown Transit Center	1d 2h	20:50	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Indianapolis to Washington on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	19:55	Indianapolis Bus Station	18h	13:55	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:20	Downtown Transit Center	14h 25m	06:45	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	09:10	Indianapolis Bus Station	17h 45m	02:55	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:35	Indianapolis Bus Station	20h 45m	12:20	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	Bus	18:25	Downtown Transit Center	1d 2h	20:50	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 R 1 604, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

18h 29mAverage duration

793 kmDistance

72kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 180 - R 6 309	Average duration20h 25m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 604 - R 10 894	Average duration18h 29m	CO₂ emissions 72kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and Washington?

Stops in Indianapolis

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 403 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87403 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 1 198

Greyhound Indianapolis Washington recent customer reviews

Driver from indy and customer service were rude they sent me to mega bus while my ticket is from Greyhound. And they never apologized and kept being rude

Muthana A.

18 July 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511 465 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55 610 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

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

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Indianapolis to Washington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to Washington start at R 1 180. The average price for this route is around R 2 252. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Indianapolis to Washington?
The average bus journey time from Indianapolis to Washington is 20h 25m, covering a distance of 785 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 13h 35m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to Washington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Indianapolis to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to Washington at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Indianapolis to Washington?
A bus trip from Indianapolis to Washington produces an estimated 20 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
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 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Indianapolis to Washington?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Indianapolis to Washington?
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 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

26/11

R 3 584

27/11

R 2 108

Today

R 3 250

29/11

R 3 127

30/11

R 2 178

01/12

R 2 125

02/12

No data

03/12

R 1 669

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 03 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 669

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 R 1 669 to R 14 703 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 R 1 669, which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Amtrak, FlixBus 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.