Which bus from Indianapolis to Washington, DC is the cheapest?

Compare all bus companies and find the best price: Bus tickets from $72
The Best Deals Save up to 70%
The Most Choices Millions of routes worldwide
Easy and Transparent Compare offers with 1 click

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

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Indianapolis to Washington, DC from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today
$98
tomorrow
$106
Monday
$85
Tuesday
$88
Wednesday
$91
Thursday
$91
Friday
$88

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 19h 15m 4:20 PM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 11:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $98
FlixBus 26h 15m 6:35 PM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 8:50 PM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $99
Greyhound US 15h 15m 3:35 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 6:50 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $103
Greyhound US 15h 45m 9:00 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 12:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $103
Greyhound US 15h 40m 7:55 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 11:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $103

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 15h 40m 7:55 PM Indianapolis Greyhound Bus Station 11:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $106
Greyhound US 15h 15m 3:35 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 6:50 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $137
FlixBus 18h 45m 12:05 PM Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 6:50 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $140
FlixBus 26h 15m 6:35 PM Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 8:50 PM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $140
FlixBus 23h 55m 11:25 PM Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 11:20 PM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $141
  • Did you know that if you travel from Indianapolis to Washington, DC via Trotwood, OH, you can save more than $28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      15h 15m
      0
      3:35 PM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      5:40 PM
      Trotwood, OH
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $14
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • Greyhound US
      12h 40m
      0
      6:10 PM
      Trotwood, OH
      Bus Stop
      6:50 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $64
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $28

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 19h 15m 4:20 PM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 11:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $85
FlixBus 26h 15m 6:35 PM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 8:50 PM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $85
FlixBus 25h 20m 11:25 PM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 12:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $86
Greyhound US 15h 50m 9:00 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 12:50 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $96
Greyhound US 15h 15m 3:35 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 6:50 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $99

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 15h 45m 9:00 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 12:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $88
Greyhound US 15h 15m 3:35 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 6:50 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $88
Greyhound US 15h 40m 7:55 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 11:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $88
FlixBus 19h 15m 4:20 PM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 11:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $92
FlixBus 26h 15m 6:35 PM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 8:50 PM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $92
  • Did you know that if you travel from Indianapolis to Washington, DC via Trotwood, OH, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      15h 15m
      0
      3:35 PM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      5:40 PM
      Trotwood, OH
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $14
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • Greyhound US
      12h 40m
      0
      6:10 PM
      Trotwood, OH
      Bus Stop
      6:50 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $64
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 15h 50m 9:00 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 12:50 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $91
Greyhound US 15h 15m 3:35 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 6:50 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $92
Greyhound US 15h 40m 7:55 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 11:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $92
Greyhound US 28h 40m 8:10 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 12:50 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $94
Greyhound US 29h 40m 7:55 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 1:35 AM Washington, DC Dupont Circle Station  Economy $99
  • Did you know that if you travel from Indianapolis to Washington, DC via Trotwood, OH, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      15h 15m
      0
      3:35 PM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      5:40 PM
      Trotwood, OH
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $14
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • Greyhound US
      12h 40m
      0
      6:10 PM
      Trotwood, OH
      Bus Stop
      6:50 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $64
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 15h 10m 3:35 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 6:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $91
Greyhound US 15h 40m 7:55 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 11:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $91
Greyhound US 17h 15m 9:10 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 2:25 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $92
FlixBus 19h 15m 4:20 PM Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 11:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $97
FlixBus 26h 15m 6:35 PM Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 8:50 PM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $98
  • Did you know that if you travel from Indianapolis to Washington, DC via Trotwood, OH, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      15h 15m
      0
      3:35 PM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      5:40 PM
      Trotwood, OH
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $14
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • Greyhound US
      12h 40m
      0
      6:10 PM
      Trotwood, OH
      Bus Stop
      6:50 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $64
    Travel time is 0h 5m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 15h 40m 7:55 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 11:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $88
Greyhound US 15h 10m 3:35 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 6:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $88
Greyhound US 17h 15m 9:10 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 2:25 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $89
FlixBus 26h 15m 6:35 PM Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 8:50 PM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $108
FlixBus 25h 25m 11:25 PM Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 12:50 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $115
  • Did you know that if you travel from Indianapolis to Washington, DC via Trotwood, OH, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      15h 15m
      0
      3:35 PM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      5:40 PM
      Trotwood, OH
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $14
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • Greyhound US
      12h 40m
      0
      6:10 PM
      Trotwood, OH
      Bus Stop
      6:50 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $64
    Travel time is 0h 5m longer, but you will save $10

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Indianapolis to Washington, DC is $72 on 8/27/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Indianapolis and Washington, DC

See here how frequent the connections between Indianapolis and Washington, DC are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 23 daily buses from Indianapolis to Washington, DC. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Indianapolis and Washington, DC.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 56 buses from Indianapolis to Washington, DC, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Indianapolis and Washington, DC, with 14 offers.

Facts about the bus from Indianapolis to Washington, DC

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 16 times every day by bus from Indianapolis to Washington, DC in one click! Book your bus ticket from Indianapolis to Washington, DC starting from $72!

Cheapest Bus $72
Fastest Bus 15h 10m
Earliest Bus 9:00 AM
Latest Bus 11:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes 16 Ø
Distance 492.5 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Indianapolis to Washington, DC

Every day, 16 buses from 2 bus companies leave Indianapolis for Washington, DC: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/08/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 08/02
Monday 08/03
Tuesday 08/04
Wednesday 08/05
Thursday 08/06
Friday 08/07
Saturday 08/08
$82
Sunday 08/09
$106
Monday 08/10
$78
Tuesday 08/11
$94
Wednesday 08/12
$91
Thursday 08/13
$78
Friday 08/14
$87
Saturday 08/15
$100
Sunday 08/16
$90
Monday 08/17
$80
Tuesday 08/18
$90
Wednesday 08/19
$81
Thursday 08/20
$89
Friday 08/21
$85
Saturday 08/22
$87
Sunday 08/23
$85
Monday 08/24
$79
Tuesday 08/25
$80
Wednesday 08/26
$79
Thursday 08/27
$72
Friday 08/28
$81
Saturday 08/29

The cheapest time to travel from Indianapolis to Washington, DC

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Indianapolis to Washington, DC, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $72, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Indianapolis to Washington, DC. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $82.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Indianapolis to Washington, DC, with $72. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $88.

How to save money travelling from Indianapolis to Washington, DC

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 Indianapolis to Washington, DC 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 Indianapolis to Washington, DC, 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 Indianapolis to Washington, DC are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Indianapolis to Washington, DC

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

Greyhound US from Indianapolis to Washington, DC

Greyhound US

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

Cheapest Price $88
Fastest Bus 15h 10m
Earliest Bus 9:00 AM
Last Bus 8:10 PM
Daily Connections 9 Ø
Found on 8/6/2026

FlixBus from Indianapolis to Washington, DC

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $85
Fastest Bus 15h 30m
Earliest Bus 12:05 PM
Last Bus 11:25 PM
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 8/6/2026

All bus stations and stops in Indianapolis and Washington, DC

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

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

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

FAQs about the Indianapolis to Washington, DC bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $72 and takes 19h 15m to reach Washington, DC. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $72 and $195. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Washington, DC.

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

Every day, the Indianapolis to Washington, DC bus route is served by approximately 16 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Indianapolis to Washington, DC is offered by Greyhound US and takes 15h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $91. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Washington, DC from Indianapolis starts at 9:00 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 Indianapolis to Washington, DC?

The latest bus trip departing from Indianapolis for Washington, DC starts at 11:25 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 Indianapolis Washington, DC route?

When traveling by bus from Indianapolis to Washington, DC, 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 Indianapolis and Washington, DC?

You can check all the direct connections between Indianapolis and Washington, DC 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 Indianapolis to Washington, DC 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 Indianapolis Washington, DC 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 Indianapolis Washington, DC 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 Indianapolis to Washington, DC on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Indianapolis to Washington, DC?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 16 daily trips between Indianapolis and Washington, DC. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Indianapolis to Washington, DC?

Prices and availability for 16 trips between Indianapolis and Washington, DC change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes to Indianapolis and to Washington, DC

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Indianapolis and to Washington, DC. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
Bus Miami Beach, FL to Indianapolis Bus Miami Beach, FL to Indianapolis
Bus Spring Hill, FL to Indianapolis Bus Spring Hill, FL to Indianapolis
Bus Elgin, IL to Indianapolis Bus Elgin, IL to Indianapolis
Bus Memphis to Indianapolis Bus Memphis to Indianapolis
Champaign, IL to Washington, DC bus Champaign, IL to Washington, DC bus
Buses to Washington, DC from Modesto, CA Buses to Washington, DC from Modesto, CA
Buses Kansas City to Washington, DC Buses Kansas City to Washington, DC
Buses from Allentown, PA to Washington, DC Buses from Allentown, PA to Washington, DC
Popular Airport Shuttles to Indianapolis and to Washington, DC
CheckMyBus › Buses in USA › Bus to Indianapolis › Bus to Washington, DC

The CheckMyBus App

Free Download

App Store
CheckMyBus App
Close
GPDR CheckMyBus shield

We value your privacy!

To

show

you

the

best

bus

offers,

we

and

our

partners

use

technical,

analytical,

and

marketing

cookies

to

personalize

the

ads.

We

remember

your

anonymized

details

to

provide

a

personalized

experience.