There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Bowie by plane, subway, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, 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.
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway, bus
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane IND - DCA
- Take the subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from New Carrollton+Bay B to Evergreen Pkwy at Town Center Blvdbus
5h 19m$957–1,609Drive 575.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Bowiecar 575.7 mi
10h 16m$106–152Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642 / ...
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
17h 26m$108–168Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Alexandriatrain Cardinal
20h 35m$191–414Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane IND - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from New Carrollton+Bay B to Evergreen Pkwy at Town Center Blvdbus
5h 29m$405–1,113Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane IND - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
6h 11m$465–1,106
Indianapolis to Bowie by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Bowie is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Bowie is to fly and subway and bus which takes 5h 19m and costs $950 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Bowie. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Ln via Harrisburg Bus Station and New Carrollton+Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Bowie. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Downtown Largo, Blue/Silver Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 35m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Bowie is 540 miles. The road distance is 579.1 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Bowie without a car is to bus which takes 17h 26m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Indianapolis to Bowie, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Bowie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Bowie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Bowie is to bus which takes 17h 26m and costs $100 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $420 and takes 20h 35m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Bowie, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis to Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Ln via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Washington Union Station, New Carrollton Amtrak Station, and New Carrollton+Bay B in around 17h 26m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Alexandria 3 times a week. Tickets cost $180–410 and the journey takes 18h 12m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 301-324-2877
- Website
- Prince George's TheBus
Bus from New Carrollton+Bay B to Evergreen Pkwy at Town Center Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Prince George's TheBus
- Schedules at
- Prince George's Routes and Schedules
- Seniors 60+ and Disabled persons
- $0
- Adults 19-59
- $1
Bus from New Carrollton+Bay B to Evergreen Pkwy at Town Center Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Prince George's TheBus
- Schedules at
- Prince George's Routes and Schedules
- Seniors 60+ and Disabled persons
- $0
- Adults 19-59
- $1
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Bowie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Indianapolis to Bowie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Bowie is 579 miles. It takes approximately 10h 16m to drive from Indianapolis to Bowie.
There are 340+ hotels available in Bowie.





