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How to get fromIndianapolis to James Madison Universityby plane, taxi, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to James Madison University by plane, taxi, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus

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  1. Fly to Charlottesville, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane IND - CHO
    2. Take the taxi from Charlottesville (CHO) to James Madison Universitytaxi taxi
    6h 42m
    $232–632

  2. Drive 502.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to James Madison Universitycar car 502.4 mi
    9h 44m
    $92–133

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    2. Drive from Charlottesville to James Madison Universitycar car
    16h 32m
    $207–411

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from DC Union Station to JMU Godwin Transit Centerbus bus
    17h 25m
    $144–244

  5. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane IND - IAD
    2. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Goodwin Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 47m
    $96–442

  6. Fly to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)plane plane IND - SHD
    8h 8m
    $105–488

  7. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane IND - DCA
    2. Take the bus from Dulles Airport to JMU Godwin Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 57m
    $976–1,653

Indianapolis (IND) to Charlottesville (CHO) flights

Calendar115Weekly Planes
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 498.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and James Madison University, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Indianapolis to James Madison University via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, DC Union Station, and JMU Godwin Transit Center in around 17h 25m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) 3 times a day.

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