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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
$100
tomorrow
$104
Thursday
Friday
$94
Saturday
$102
Sunday
Monday
$95

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 16h 10m 5:35 PM Washington, DC Union Station 9:45 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station  Economy $100
Greyhound US 16h 5m 10:55 AM Washington, DC Union Station 3:00 AM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center  Economy $100
Greyhound US 17h 15m 10:55 AM Washington, DC Union Station 4:10 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station  Economy $101
FlixBus 21h 10m 9:30 PM Washington, DC Union Station 6:40 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station  Economy $102
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Indianapolis via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $36? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      13h 40m
      0
      5:00 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      10:15 AM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $27
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • Greyhound US
      7h 50m
      0
      10:50 AM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      6:40 PM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $37
    Travel Time is 2h 25m shorter, and you will save $36

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 13h 40m 5:00 AM Washington, DC Union Station 6:40 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station  Economy $104
Greyhound US 16h 10m 5:35 PM Washington, DC Union Station 9:45 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station  Economy $104
Greyhound US 16h 5m 10:55 AM Washington, DC Union Station 3:00 AM Indianapolis Washington / Delaware  Economy $104
FlixBus 21h 10m 9:30 PM Washington, DC Union Station 6:40 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station  Economy $106
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Indianapolis via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $40? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      13h 40m
      0
      5:00 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      10:15 AM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $27
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • Greyhound US
      7h 50m
      0
      10:50 AM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      6:40 PM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $37
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $40

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 19h 40m 5:35 PM Washington, DC Union Station 1:15 PM Indianapolis Washington / Delaware  Economy $94
Greyhound US 13h 40m 5:00 AM Washington, DC Union Station 6:40 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station  Economy $95
Greyhound US 17h 25m 10:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station 4:10 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station  Economy $95
FlixBus 13h 25m 1:35 PM Washington, DC Union Station 3:00 AM Indianapolis Washington / Delaware  Economy $96
FlixBus 21h 10m 9:30 PM Washington, DC Union Station 6:40 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station  Economy $97
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Indianapolis via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $30? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      13h 40m
      0
      5:00 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      10:15 AM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $27
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • Greyhound US
      7h 50m
      0
      10:50 AM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      6:40 PM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $37
    Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save $30

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 17h 15m 10:55 AM Washington, DC Union Station 4:10 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station  Economy $102
FlixBus 21h 10m 9:30 PM Washington, DC Union Station 6:40 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station  Economy $102
FlixBus 13h 25m 1:35 PM Washington, DC Union Station 3:00 AM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center  Economy $102
Greyhound US 19h 40m 5:35 PM Washington, DC Union Station 1:15 PM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center  Economy $103
Greyhound US 13h 40m 5:00 AM Washington, DC Union Station 6:40 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station  Economy $104
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Indianapolis via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $38? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      13h 40m
      0
      5:00 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      10:15 AM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $27
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • Greyhound US
      7h 50m
      0
      10:50 AM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      6:40 PM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $37
    Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save $38

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 21h 10m 9:30 PM Washington, DC Union Station 6:40 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station  Economy $95
FlixBus 13h 25m 1:35 PM Washington, DC Union Station 3:00 AM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center  Economy $95
Greyhound US 13h 40m 5:00 AM Washington, DC Union Station 6:40 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station  Economy $96
Greyhound US 17h 15m 10:55 AM Washington, DC Union Station 4:10 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station  Economy $96
Greyhound US 15h 55m 5:35 PM Washington, DC Union Station 9:30 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station  Economy $96
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Indianapolis via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $37? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      16h 10m
      0
      5:35 PM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      11:50 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $26
      • Waiting Time 1h 45m
    • Greyhound US
      8h 10m
      0
      1:35 AM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      9:45 AM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $32
    Travel time is 2h 45m longer, but you will save $37

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Washington, DC to Indianapolis is $85 on 3/24/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


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 12 daily buses from Washington, DC to Indianapolis. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Washington, DC and Indianapolis.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 16 buses from Washington, DC to Indianapolis, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Washington, DC and Indianapolis, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Washington, DC to Indianapolis

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 8 times every day by bus from Washington, DC to Indianapolis in one click! Book your bus ticket from Washington, DC to Indianapolis starting from $85!

Cheapest Bus $85
Fastest Bus 13h 25m
Earliest Bus 5:00 AM
Latest Bus 9:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 8 Ø
Distance 492.5 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Washington, DC to Indianapolis

Every day, 8 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 03/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/22
Monday 03/23
Tuesday 03/24
$85
Wednesday 03/25
$104
Thursday 03/26
Friday 03/27
$94
Saturday 03/28
$85
Sunday 03/29
Monday 03/30
$88
Tuesday 03/31
Wednesday 04/01
Thursday 04/02
$95
Friday 04/03
Saturday 04/04
$89
Sunday 04/05
$98
Monday 04/06
$86
Tuesday 04/07
$86
Wednesday 04/08
$100
Thursday 04/09
$87
Friday 04/10
$89
Saturday 04/11
$96
Sunday 04/12
$87
Monday 04/13
$107
Tuesday 04/14
$117
Wednesday 04/15
$93
Thursday 04/16
$88
Friday 04/17
$96
Saturday 04/18

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 $85, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Washington, DC to Indianapolis. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $93.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to Indianapolis, with $85. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $95.

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.

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.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Washington, DC to Indianapolis? Compare all modes of transports from Washington, DC to 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 $85 and takes 19h 40m 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 $85 and $108. 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 8 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 FlixBus and takes 13h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $96. 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 5:00 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 9:30 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.

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

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 8 daily trips between Washington, DC and Indianapolis. 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 Washington, DC to Indianapolis?

Prices and availability for 8 trips between Washington, DC and Indianapolis 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 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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