The average bus between Newark and Indianapolis takes 20h 38m and the fastest bus takes 19h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newark to Indianapolis. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Newark and Indianapolis. The earliest departure is at 8:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Indianapolis at 6:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Wilmington Bus Station and take an average of 20h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Newark to Indianapolis? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Indianapolis station via Philadelphia Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 38m.
Newark to Indianapolis bus services, operated by DART First State, depart from Wilmington Bus Station.
Newark to Indianapolis bus services, operated by DART First State, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Book your Newark to Indianapolis bus tickets online with DART First State and Greyhound USA.
The distance between Newark and Indianapolis is 889.7 km. The road distance is 1,153 km.
You can take a bus from Main St @ Academy St-Newark to Indianapolis Union Station via Wilmington Bus Station and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 18h 25m.