What is the distance between Indianapolis and Boston?

The distance between the two cities is 805 miles (1298 km).

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

If you're headed to Boston from Indianapolis, chances are that your bus will depart from Greyhound Amtrak Station and arrive at Back Bay 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 Boston?

Once in Boston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are JFK Library, North End, Museum of Fine Art, Public Garden and Freedom Trail.

Bus Indianapolis to Boston from $82 | Refundable Tickets

TodaySep 4

TomorrowSep 5

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from $128

MonSep 8

from $109

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from $103

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Next departures to Boston

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: September 7 at 11:30pm
Departure city: Indianapolis
Departure location: Downtown Transit Center
Arrival time: September 9 at 7:30am
Destination city: Boston
Destination location: Brookline
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 8h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: September 7 at 12:25am
Departure city: Indianapolis
Departure location: Downtown Transit Center
Arrival time: September 7 at 9:50pm
Destination city: Boston
Destination location: Boston (South Station)
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 21h 25m
Departure time: September 7 at 12:25am
Departure city: Indianapolis
Departure location: Downtown Transit Center
Arrival time: September 8 at 5:40am
Destination city: Boston
Destination location: Brookline
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 5h
Departure time: September 7 at 7:55pm
Departure city: Indianapolis
Departure location: Indianapolis Bus Station
Arrival time: September 8 at 9:50pm
Destination city: Boston
Destination location: Boston (South Station)
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 1h
Departure time: September 7 at 10:50am
Departure city: Indianapolis
Departure location: Greyhound Amtrak Station
Arrival time: September 8 at 8:32pm
Destination city: Boston
Destination location: South Station (Train Terminal)
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 9h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Boston.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$92 - $275	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$144 - $431	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 117kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Indianapolis to Boston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $92, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

$92Cheapest ticket

32kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Indianapolis to Boston, MA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$135

Average bus trip duration1d 5h

Number of daily buses24

Earliest bus departure12:25am

Distance805 miles (1297 km)

Latest bus departure11:30pm

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Amtrak

4/55,440 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,233 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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.

FlixBus

3.5/510,380 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.

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Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and Boston?

Stops in Indianapolis

A - Greyhound Amtrak Station

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - South Station

C - North Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Indianapolis - Boston, MA, US

What is the distance between Indianapolis and Boston?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Indianapolis to Boston?
What are the best sights and things to do in Boston?

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

Best price found

09/02

$220

09/03

$107

Today

$100

09/05

$90

09/06

$129

09/07

$136

09/08

$102

09/09

$85

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Sep 9, 2025 with a price of $85

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 $85 to $1,008 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 $85 which is on 2025-09-09.

Usually Amtrak 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 Boston.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Indianapolis to Boston.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Indianapolis to Boston will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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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.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Indianapolis to Boston, MA, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 5h	Avg Price$135	Daily Departures24
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 9h	Avg Price$233	Daily Departures2

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Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and Boston?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Indianapolis - Boston, MA, US

What is the distance between Indianapolis and Boston?

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

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What's the cheapest way to go from Indianapolis to Boston, MA, US?

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