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How to get fromIndianapolis to Germantownby plane, subway, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Germantown by plane, subway, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway, line 100 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane IND - DCA
    2. Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay E to Germantown Transit Center & Bay Bbus bus
    4h 47m
    $958–1,614

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Frederick Marc Station to SHADY GROVE & stationbus bus 515
    14h 1m
    $88–137

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Washington Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    20h 13m
    $184–419

  4. Drive  538.1 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Germantowncar car 538.1 mi
    9h 33m
    $99–142

  5. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane IND - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    5h 27m
    $468–1,113

  6. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane IND - BWI
    2. Take the bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to SHADY GROVE & stationbus bus
    5h 53m
    $406–1,109

Indianapolis to Germantown by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration14h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 546.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from Indianapolis to Germantown Transit Center & Bay B via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Frederick Marc Station, SHADY GROVE & station, and Shady Grove Station & Bay E in around 14h 1m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Washington Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $180–420 and the journey takes 18h 29m.

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