There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Ashland by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 30m$85–180Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
7h 50m$39–102Drive 239.4 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Ashlandcar 239.4 mi
4h 39m$44–64Fly to Tri-State Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane IND - HTS
6h 6m$115–501Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane IND - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ashlandcar
7h 36m$184–937Fly to Yeager Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane IND - CRW
- Take the train from Charleston Station to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 33m$132–614
Indianapolis to Ashland by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Ashland is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Ashland is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Ashland station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Ashland Bus Station via Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Ashland Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Ashland is 271 miles. The road distance is 240.8 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Ashland without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $85 - $180.
The train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Station takes 6h 30m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Indianapolis to Ashland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Ashland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Ashland is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $85 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $110 and takes 7h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $500 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Ashland, KY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Ashland Bus Station via Columbus in around 7h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Tri-State Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Indianapolis to Blue Grass Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Indianapolis to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Indianapolis to Yeager Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Blue Grass Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Indianapolis to Blue Grass Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Indianapolis to Blue Grass Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Flights from Indianapolis to Yeager Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Indianapolis to Yeager Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Station to Ashland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Ashland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Indianapolis to Ashland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ashland Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Ashland is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Indianapolis to Ashland.
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