What is the travel distance from Newark to Indianapolis?

Newark and Indianapolis are 635 miles (1024 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Newark to Indianapolis start their journey at Penn Station and wind up at Greyhound Amtrak Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Newark to Indianapolis from $87 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Newark to Indianapolis on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:30pm	Newark Penn Station	17h 15m	9:45am	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:30am	Newark Penn Station	15h 30m	3:00am	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest
	Bus	2:15am	Newark Penn Station	16h 25m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:30pm	Newark Penn Station	20h 45m	1:15pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	Newark Penn Station	1d 4h	3:00am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 12:55 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Newark to Indianapolis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 19 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

19h 5mAverage Duration

635 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$85 - $312	Average Duration19h 5m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$110 - $1,287	Average Duration22h 13m	CO₂ emissions 93kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Newark and Indianapolis?

Stops in Newark

A
Penn Station
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102
B
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Stops in Indianapolis

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

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 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 Newark Indianapolis recent customer reviews

Greyhound is the best

Venise P.

July 27, 2019

The driver that drove us from newark to harrisburg is too harsh

Akinwale O.

February 3, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,420 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Newark, NJ to Indianapolis by bus

What is the travel distance from Newark to Indianapolis?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$156

11/23

$151

Today

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11/25

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11/26

$205

11/27

$133

11/28

$130

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The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Indianapolis was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $130

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

You can expect to pay from $130 to $242 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $130 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually Greyhound, 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.