How much does a bus ticket from New York City to Indianapolis cost?

The bus ticket price from New York City to Indianapolis starts at R 1 481. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from New York City 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 New York City to Indianapolis?

The average travel time between New York City and Indianapolis is around 21h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 12h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1038 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between New York City and Indianapolis?

The number of buses from New York City to Indianapolis can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 47 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from New York City to Indianapolis by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from New York City to Indianapolis?

When taking the bus from New York City to Indianapolis, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus, Wanda Coach.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York City to Indianapolis?

Buses travelling between New York City and Indianapolis leave from GW Bridge or Chinatown and arrive at Greyhound Amtrak Station.

Bus New York City to Indianapolis from R 1 390 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from New York City to Indianapolis on 13 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	16h 15m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	Cheapest
	Bus	21:00	103 Canal St	12h 30m	09:30	2102 N Post Rd	Fastest
	Bus	21:00	103 Canal St	12h 45m	09:45	#3649 Lafayette Rd	No tags
	Bus	01:35	New York Port Authority	17h 5m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	18h 30m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	23:59	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 3h	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	17h 45m	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	21h 35m	13:15	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Indianapolis on 14 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	15:10	New York Port Authority	18h 35m	09:45	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	16h 15m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest
	Bus	01:35	New York Port Authority	17h 5m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	18h 30m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	23:59	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 3h	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	17h 45m	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	21h 35m	13:15	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	10:30	New York (Hudson Yards)	16h 30m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Indianapolis on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	17h 45m	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	21:00	103 Canal St	12h 30m	09:30	2102 N Post Rd	Fastest
	Bus	21:00	103 Canal St	12h 45m	09:45	#3649 Lafayette Rd	No tags
	Bus	01:35	New York Port Authority	17h 5m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	18h 30m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	10:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	16h 15m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	15:10	New York Port Authority	18h 35m	09:45	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	21h 35m	13:15	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Indianapolis on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	15:10	New York Port Authority	18h 35m	09:45	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	16h 15m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest
	Bus	01:35	New York Port Authority	17h 5m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	18h 30m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	23:59	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 3h	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	17h 45m	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	21h 35m	13:15	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	10:30	New York (Hudson Yards)	16h 30m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Indianapolis on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	15:10	New York Port Authority	18h 35m	09:45	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	21:00	103 Canal St	12h 30m	09:30	2102 N Post Rd	Fastest
	Bus	21:00	103 Canal St	12h 45m	09:45	#3649 Lafayette Rd	No tags
	Bus	01:35	New York Port Authority	17h 5m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	18h 30m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	10:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	16h 15m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	17h 45m	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	06:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	19h 45m	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Indianapolis on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	17h 45m	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	16h 15m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest
	Bus	01:35	New York Port Authority	17h 5m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	18h 30m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	10:00	Chinatown	17h	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	15:10	New York Port Authority	18h 35m	09:45	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	21h 35m	13:15	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	18h 5m	09:45	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Indianapolis on 19 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	17h 45m	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	16h 15m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest
	Bus	01:35	New York Port Authority	17h 5m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	18h 30m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	23:59	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 3h	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	15:10	New York Port Authority	18h 35m	09:45	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	21h 35m	13:15	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	10:00	Chinatown	17h	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City 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 21 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 481, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

47bus per day

21h 25mAverage duration

1038 kmDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 481 - R 6 652	Average duration21h 25m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 934 - R 4 919	Average duration22h 35m	CO₂ emissions 94kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 369 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

According to 16 reviews, Greyhound received a 3.2-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 481

Greyhound New York City Indianapolis recent customer reviews

Not too shabby for my first bus trip. With two layovers/connections, I saw four stations in all. Two were nice and two were in poor condition.

Mark V.

28 July 2019

I did not like how the bus was one it late to go from New York and then it was last when I got to Indianapolis Indiana it took more then 23 hr when it was only 22 hr

Susana V.

21 February 2019

The driver told me that I had to stay on the bus when I told him I was going to Indianapolis then he didn’t even alert me or told me that I needed to Change my bus at Dayton so I ended up at Cincinnati

Ahmed T.

15 January 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511 286 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Wanda Coach

2.5/5644 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

WiFi1.7

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

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Indianapolis?

Stops in New York City

A - GW Bridge

B - Chinatown

C - New York Port Authority

D - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

Stops in Indianapolis

A - Greyhound Amtrak Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Indianapolis by bus

How much does a bus ticket from New York City to Indianapolis cost?
The bus ticket price from New York City to Indianapolis starts at R 1 481. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from New York City 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 New York City to Indianapolis?
The average travel time between New York City and Indianapolis is around 21h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 12h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1038 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between New York City and Indianapolis?
The number of buses from New York City to Indianapolis can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 47 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from New York City to Indianapolis by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from New York City to Indianapolis?
When taking the bus from New York City to Indianapolis, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus, Wanda Coach.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York City to Indianapolis?
Buses travelling between New York City and Indianapolis leave from GW Bridge or Chinatown 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

09/11

R 2 410

10/11

R 2 129

Today

R 3 167

12/11

R 2 129

13/11

R 1 935

14/11

R 1 830

15/11

R 1 724

16/11

R 1 777

The cheapest trip from New York City to Indianapolis was searched and found on 15 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 724

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 724 to R 4 521 for a bus ticket from New York City to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 724, which is on 2025-11-15.

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.