What is the distance between Indianapolis and Washington?

The distance between the two cities is 491 miles (792 km).

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

If you're headed to Washington from Indianapolis, chances are that your bus will depart from Greyhound Amtrak Station and arrive at Union Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are National Air and Space Museum, Library of Congress, The Mall/Monuments, Washington National Cathedral and National Gallery of Art.

Bus Indianapolis to Washington from $60 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Washington on September 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:30pm	Downtown Transit Center	1d 3h	3:05am	Union Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Indianapolis to Washington on October 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:25am	Downtown Transit Center	15h 20m	3:45pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	15h 10m	6:45am	Union Station	Fastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 2h	1:10pm	Union Station	No tags
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	17h 45m	2:55am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	20h 45m	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Washington on October 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:30pm	Downtown Transit Center	1d 3h	3:05am	Union Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	14h 25m	6:45am	Union Station	Fastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 2h	1:10pm	Union Station	No tags
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	17h 45m	2:55am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	20h 45m	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Washington on October 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	1d	4:50pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	14h 25m	6:45am	Union Station	Fastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 2h	1:10pm	Union Station	No tags
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	17h 45m	2:55am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:55pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	20h 55m	4:50pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Washington.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$67 - $272	Average Duration22h 25m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$92 - $553	Average Duration18h 29m	CO₂ emissions 72kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Indianapolis to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 18 hours 29 minutes and with fares starting at just $92, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

18h 29mAverage Duration

$92Cheapest ticket

72kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Indianapolis to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$108

Average bus trip duration22h 25m

Number of daily buses22

Earliest bus departure12:25am

Distance492 miles (793 km)

Latest bus departure11:30pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,727 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,284 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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.

July 18, 2019

Amtrak

4/55,493 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Indianapolis to Washington Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and Washington?

Stops in Indianapolis

A - Greyhound Amtrak Station

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Frequently asked questions for your trip Indianapolis - Washington, DC, US

What is the distance between Indianapolis and Washington?
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/27

$143

09/28

$102

Today

$137

09/30

$60

10/01

$98

10/02

$97

10/03

$102

10/04

$109

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Sep 30, 2025 with a price of $60

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 $60 to $1,337 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 $60 which is on 2025-09-30.

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.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Indianapolis to Washington.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Indianapolis to Washington, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Indianapolis to Washington that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Indianapolis to Washington while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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Bus Tickets from Indianapolis to Washington, DC, US

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Bus Indianapolis to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and Washington?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Indianapolis - Washington, DC, US

What is the distance between Indianapolis and Washington?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Will you be returning to Indianapolis by bus?

You can also go to Washington, DC, US by train

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Why choose Busbud?

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