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Compare all timetables for the bus from Washington, DC to Indianapolis

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Washington, DC to Indianapolis from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.
today
tomorrow
from $110
Tuesday
from $76
Wednesday
from $86
Thursday
from $88
Friday
from $98
Saturday
from $95

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    18h 45m
    0
    11:55 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    6:40 PM
    Indianapolis
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $110
  • Greyhound US
    27h 45m
    0
    11:15 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    3:00 AM
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $110
  • Greyhound US
    16h 15m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    9:45 AM
    Indianapolis
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $115
  • FlixBus
    24h 20m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    9:20 PM
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $115
  • FlixBus
    24h 20m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    9:20 PM
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $135
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Indianapolis via Arlington, VA, you can save more than $0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 1%
      27h 5m
      Washington, DC
      6 mi
      11:55 PM
      Arlington, VA
      Rosslyn
      3:00 AM
      Indianapolis
      Washington / Delaware
      0 mi
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $110
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Indianapolis via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      15h 15m
      0
      11:45 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      6:50 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $35
      • Waiting Time 0h 55m
    • FlixBus
      7h 15m
      0
      7:45 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      3:00 AM
      Indianapolis
      Washington / Delaware
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $51
    Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    16h 15m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    9:45 AM
    Indianapolis
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $76
  • Greyhound US
    19h 45m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    1:15 PM
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $76
  • Greyhound US
    15h 15m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    3:00 AM
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $77
  • FlixBus
    24h 20m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    9:20 PM
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $77
  • FlixBus
    19h 35m
    0
    6:40 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    2:15 AM
    Indianapolis
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $78

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    15h 15m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    3:00 AM
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $86
  • Greyhound US
    27h 5m
    0
    6:15 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    9:20 PM
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $86
  • Greyhound US
    15h 15m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    3:00 AM
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $90
  • FlixBus
    19h 35m
    0
    6:40 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    2:15 AM
    Indianapolis
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $148
  • FlixBus
    19h 35m
    0
    6:40 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    2:15 AM
    Indianapolis
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $152

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    15h 15m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    3:00 AM
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $88
  • Greyhound US
    27h 45m
    0
    11:15 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    3:00 AM
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $89
  • Greyhound US
    15h 15m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    3:00 AM
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $93
  • Greyhound US
    16h 15m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    9:45 AM
    Indianapolis
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $94
  • Greyhound US
    19h 45m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    1:15 PM
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $94

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    19h 45m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    1:15 PM
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $98
  • Greyhound US
    16h 15m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    9:45 AM
    Indianapolis
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $99
  • Greyhound US
    15h 15m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    3:00 AM
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $99
  • FlixBus
    24h 20m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    9:20 PM
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $102
  • FlixBus
    24h 20m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    9:20 PM
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $105
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Indianapolis via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      15h 15m
      0
      11:45 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      6:50 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $35
      • Waiting Time 0h 55m
    • FlixBus
      7h 15m
      0
      7:45 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      3:00 AM
      Indianapolis
      Washington / Delaware
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $51
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    19h 45m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    1:15 PM
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $95
  • Greyhound US
    16h 15m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    9:45 AM
    Indianapolis
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $96
  • FlixBus
    24h 20m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    9:20 PM
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $97
  • Greyhound US
    15h 15m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    3:00 AM
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $98
  • FlixBus
    19h 35m
    0
    6:40 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    2:15 AM
    Indianapolis
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $99
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Indianapolis via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      15h 15m
      0
      11:45 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      6:50 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $35
      • Waiting Time 0h 55m
    • FlixBus
      7h 15m
      0
      7:45 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      3:00 AM
      Indianapolis
      Washington / Delaware
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $51
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $9

Frequency of bus connections between Washington, DC and Indianapolis

See here how frequent the connections between Washington, DC and Indianapolis are, during different times and days of the week.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from Washington, DC to Indianapolis. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between Washington, DC and Indianapolis.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 36 buses from Washington, DC to Indianapolis, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Washington, DC and Indianapolis, with 22 offers.

Facts about the bus from Washington, DC to Indianapolis

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 13 times every day by bus from Washington, DC to Indianapolis in one click! Book your bus ticket from Washington, DC to Indianapolis starting from $76!

Cheapest Bus $76
Fastest Bus 15h 15m
Earliest Bus 6:00 AM
Latest Bus 11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes 13 Ø
Distance 492.5 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Washington, DC to Indianapolis

Every day, 13 buses from 2 bus companies leave Washington, DC for Indianapolis: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/27/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/27
Monday 04/28
$110
Tuesday 04/29
$76
Wednesday 04/30
$86
Thursday 05/01
$93
Friday 05/02
$104
Saturday 05/03
$95
Sunday 05/04
Monday 05/05
$89
Tuesday 05/06
$91
Wednesday 05/07
Thursday 05/08
Friday 05/09
$88
Saturday 05/10
$98
Sunday 05/11
$95
Monday 05/12
Tuesday 05/13
Wednesday 05/14
$89
Thursday 05/15
$86
Friday 05/16
$89
Saturday 05/17
$91
Sunday 05/18
$96
Monday 05/19
Tuesday 05/20
$112
Wednesday 05/21
$116
Thursday 05/22
$97
Friday 05/23
Saturday 05/24

The cheapest time to travel from Washington, DC to Indianapolis

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Washington, DC to Indianapolis, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $76, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Washington, DC to Indianapolis. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $110.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to Indianapolis, with $76. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $77.

How to save money travelling from Washington, DC to Indianapolis

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Washington, DC to Indianapolis in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Washington, DC to Indianapolis, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Washington, DC to Indianapolis are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Washington, DC to Indianapolis

These are the most booked bus companies between Washington, DC to Indianapolis from our users.

Greyhound US from Washington, DC to Indianapolis

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Washington, DC to Indianapolis:

Cheapest Price $76
Fastest Bus 15h 15m
Earliest Bus 6:00 AM
Last Bus 11:55 PM
Daily Connections 11 Ø
Found on 4/26/2025

All bus stations and stops in Washington, DC and Indianapolis

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Washington, DC and Indianapolis.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Washington, DC to Indianapolis

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Washington, DC to Indianapolis? Or which bus companies serve the route Washington, DC to Indianapolis? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Washington, DC to Indianapolis bus

How much does a Washington, DC Indianapolis bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $76 and takes 19h 45m to reach Indianapolis. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Washington, DC to Indianapolis?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $76 and $182. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Indianapolis.

On average, how many connections are available from Washington, DC to Indianapolis each day?

Every day, the Washington, DC to Indianapolis bus route is served by approximately 13 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Washington, DC to Indianapolis take?

The fastest bus from Washington, DC to Indianapolis is offered by Greyhound US and takes 15h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $168. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Washington, DC to Indianapolis?

The earliest bus arriving in Indianapolis from Washington, DC starts at 6:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Washington, DC to Indianapolis?

The latest bus trip departing from Washington, DC for Indianapolis starts at 11:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Washington, DC Indianapolis route?

When traveling by bus from Washington, DC to Indianapolis, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Washington, DC and Indianapolis?

You can check all the direct connections between Washington, DC and Indianapolis by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Washington, DC to Indianapolis bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Washington, DC Indianapolis bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Washington, DC Indianapolis bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Washington, DC to Indianapolis on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Washington, DC to Indianapolis

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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