How much is the bus ticket from Indianapolis to Washington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to Washington start from $85. The average price for this route is around $149. 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 Washington?

The average bus trip duration from Indianapolis to Washington is 20h 25m, covering a distance of 487 miles (785 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 10m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to Washington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , Amtrak .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Indianapolis to Washington?

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

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

A bus trip from Indianapolis to Washington generates an estimated 20 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Indianapolis to Washington?

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 Washington?

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

Which bus company has the most timely service from Indianapolis to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Washington?

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 Washington from $84 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Washington on December 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:25pm	Downtown Transit Center	1d 2h	8:50pm	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 December 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	22h 15m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	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 December 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:55pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	15h 35m	11:30am	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 December 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	15h 10m	6:45am	Union Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	14h 25m	6:45am	Union Station	Fastest
	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
	6:25pm	Downtown Transit Center	1d 2h	8:50pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Washington on December 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	14h 25m	6:45am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	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	19h 30m	3:25pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	6:25pm	Downtown Transit Center	1d 3h	10:20pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Washington on December 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:55pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	19h 30m	3:25pm	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	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	20h 45m	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Washington on January 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:15am	Downtown Transit Center	23h 40m	2:55am	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

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Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Washington

We recommend taking the train

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

492 milesDistance

72kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$85 - $333	Average Duration20h 25m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$92 - $233	Average Duration18h 29m	CO₂ emissions 72kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and Washington?

Stops in Indianapolis

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

A
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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B
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,451 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

FlixBus

3.5/511,738 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.

Amtrak

4/55,676 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Indianapolis to Washington, DC, 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 Washington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to Washington start from $85. The average price for this route is around $149. 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 Washington?
The average bus trip duration from Indianapolis to Washington is 20h 25m, covering a distance of 487 miles (785 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 10m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to Washington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Indianapolis to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to Washington at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Indianapolis to Washington?
A bus trip from Indianapolis to Washington generates an estimated 20 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Indianapolis to Washington?
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 Washington?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Indianapolis to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Washington?
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

$156

12/24

$151

Today

$185

12/26

$154

12/27

$150

12/28

$157

12/29

$145

12/30

$141

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 30, 2025 with a price of $141

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 $141 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 $141 which is on 2025-12-30.

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.