There are 6 ways to get from Charles Town to Indianapolis by taxi, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Taxi, line 391 bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Charles Town to Harmony Park and Ridetaxi
- Take the bus from Harmony Park and Ride to Ashburn Metro Station - South Bus Baybus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane IAD - IND
4h 57m$514–1,174Drive 507.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charles Town to Indianapoliscar 507.6 mi
9h 25m$93–134Bus
- Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0164 / ...
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2642 / ...
14h 23m$108–175Train
- Take the train from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain Marc
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
21h 16m$199–453Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the train from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb to SILVER SPRING MARC ebtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DCA - IND
6h 9m$975–1,641Train, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane BWI - IND
6h 46m$423–1,685
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Indianapolis (IND) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charles Town to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Charles Town to Indianapolis is to taxi and line 391 bus and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $500 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Charles Town to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Route 478 at Route 180 and arriving at Indianapolis via Frederick Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Charles Town to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb and arriving at Indianapolis via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 16m.
The distance between Charles Town and Indianapolis is 534 miles. The road distance is 510.6 miles.
The best way to get from Charles Town to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 14h 23m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Charles Town to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Charles Town to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Frederick Bus Station.
Charles Town to Indianapolis train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb station.
The best way to get from Charles Town to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 14h 23m and costs $100 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $460 and takes 21h 16m.
What companies run services between Charles Town, WV, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Charles Town to Indianapolis via Route 478 at Route 180, East Street at Transit Center, Frederick Bus Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 14h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charles Town to Indianapolis via DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb and Washington Union Station in around 21h 16m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–13
Train from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb to SILVER SPRING MARC eb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
Train from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–13
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1 703-771-5665
- Website
- Loudoun County Transit
Bus from Harmony Park and Ride to Ashburn Metro Station - South Bus Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Schedules at
- Loudoun County Transit
- Local & Metro
- $1–2
- Commuter
- $11
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More Questions & Answers
Charles Town to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Charles Town to Indianapolis train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charles Town to Indianapolis is 511 miles. It takes approximately 9h 25m to drive from Charles Town to Indianapolis.
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