How much is the bus ticket from Indianapolis to Boston?

The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to Boston start from $156. The average price for this route is around $260. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Indianapolis to Boston?

The average bus travel time from Indianapolis to Boston is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 1297 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 1h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to Boston route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , FlixBus , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Indianapolis to Boston?

The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to Boston at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

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

A bus trip from Indianapolis to Boston generates an estimated 32 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Indianapolis to Boston?

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 5654 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Indianapolis to Boston?

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 Boston?

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 Boston from $142 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Boston on December 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Downtown Transit Center	1d 13h	10:40pm	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	23h 35m	3:10pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 9h	8:32pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 1h	11:05am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	7:55pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 1h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Boston on December 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:30pm	Downtown Transit Center	1d 16h	5:40am	Brookline	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:15am	Downtown Transit Center	21h 35m	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 9h	8:32pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 1h	11:05am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	7:55pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 1h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Boston on December 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:10pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 11h	7:20am	Brookline	Cheapest
	12:15am	Downtown Transit Center	21h 30m	9:45pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	Fastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 9h	8:32pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 1h	11:05am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	7:55pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 1h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Boston on December 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30pm	Downtown Transit Center	1d 11h	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	12:15am	Downtown Transit Center	21h 30m	9:45pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 1h	11:05am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	7:55pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 1h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	12:15am	Downtown Transit Center	1d 5h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Boston on December 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	22h 50m	3:10pm	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	12:15am	Downtown Transit Center	21h 30m	9:45pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	Fastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 9h	8:32pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 1h	11:05am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	7:55pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 1h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Boston on December 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30pm	Downtown Transit Center	1d 11h	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:15am	Downtown Transit Center	21h 35m	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 9h	8:32pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 2h	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	7:55pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 1h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $156, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

1297 kmDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$156 - $695	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$192 - $1,810	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 118kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and Boston?

Stops in Indianapolis

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

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
D
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
E
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
F
Long Wharf
66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,675 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,730 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,451 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Indianapolis to Boston, MA, US by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Indianapolis to Boston?
The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to Boston start from $156. The average price for this route is around $260. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Indianapolis to Boston?
The average bus travel time from Indianapolis to Boston is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 1297 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 1h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to Boston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Indianapolis to Boston?
The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to Boston at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Indianapolis to Boston?
A bus trip from Indianapolis to Boston generates an estimated 32 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Indianapolis to Boston?
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 5654 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Indianapolis to Boston?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Indianapolis to Boston?
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 Boston?
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

12-23

$359

12-24

$359

Today

$328

12-26

$277

12-27

$314

12-28

$277

12-29

$267

12-30

$228

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Dec 30, 2025 with a price of $228

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

You can expect to pay from $228 to $3,418 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $228 which is on 2025-12-30.

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.