There are 3 ways to get from Indianapolis to Charlestown by bus (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
2h 52m$68–104Drive 101.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Charlestowncar 101.7 mi
1h 48m$19–27Bus via Lafayette Rd & Georgetown Rd
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, INbus Indianapolis
4h 10m$82–192
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Charlestown is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Charlestown is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Louisville, KY via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Charlestown is 133 miles. The road distance is 102.3 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Charlestown without a car is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Indianapolis to Charlestown, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Charlestown bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Charlestown bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Louisville, KY station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Charlestown is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Indianapolis to Charlestown.
There are 384+ hotels available in Charlestown.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Charlestown, IN, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY twice daily. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $45–140
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