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

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to James Madison University by plane, taxi, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 20m
    $227–632

  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
    $169–366

  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 Washington Union Station to Godwin Transit Centerbus bus
    17h 35m
    $118–177

  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
    $486–1,132

  6. Fly to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)plane plane IND - SHD
    7h 50m
    $100–488

  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 International Airport to Goodwin Transit Centerbus bus
    8h
    $980–1,638

Indianapolis to James Madison University by bus and foot

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration17h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 498.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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, Washington Union Station, and Godwin Transit Center in around 17h 35m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) 3 times a day.

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