There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Manhattan by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Laguardia Airport, subway
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IND - LGA
- Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Lexington Av/63 Stsubway
4h 32m$205–555Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0421
18h 55m$120–200Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Cardinal
22h 8m$220–550Drive 705.3 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Manhattancar 705.3 mi
12h 36m$129–186Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane IND - EWR
4h 36m$193–1,130Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane IND - JFK
4h 37m$416–1,620Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IND - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
6h 1m$134–1,406
Indianapolis to Manhattan by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Manhattan is to bus which costs $120 - $200 and takes 18h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Manhattan is to fly and subway which takes 4h 32m and costs $200 - $600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Indianapolis Union Station station and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 22h 8m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Manhattan is 686 miles. The road distance is 709.4 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Manhattan without a car is to bus which takes 18h 55m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Indianapolis to Manhattan, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Manhattan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Manhattan is to bus which takes 18h 55m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $550 and takes 22h 8m, you could also fly, which costs $190 - $1,200 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 18h 55m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $220–550 and the journey takes 22h 8m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Laguardia Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Indianapolis to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Indianapolis to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Indianapolis to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Philadelphia International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Lexington Av/63 St
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Manhattan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Indianapolis to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Manhattan is 709 miles. It takes approximately 12h 36m to drive from Indianapolis to Manhattan.
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