There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to National Harbor by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane IND - DCA
- Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus
4h 24m$957–1,608Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642 / ...
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
17h 15m$101–163Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Alexandriatrain Cardinal
18h 51m$193–421Drive 570.8 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to National Harborcar 570.8 mi
10h 23m$105–151Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane IND - IAD
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus
5h 20m$469–1,111Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane IND - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Alexandriatrain
- Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus
6h 20m$409–1,662
Indianapolis to National Harbor by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to National Harbor is to bus which costs $100 - $170 and takes 17h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to National Harbor is to fly and bus which takes 4h 24m and costs $950 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at St George Bl+Waterfront St via Harrisburg Bus Station, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE and Anacostia+Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Alexandria via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 51m.
The distance between Indianapolis and National Harbor is 528 miles. The road distance is 574.2 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to National Harbor without a car is to bus which takes 17h 15m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Indianapolis to National Harbor, including transfers.
Indianapolis to National Harbor bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to National Harbor is to bus which takes 17h 15m and costs $100 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $430 and takes 18h 51m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and National Harbor, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis to St George Bl+Waterfront St via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, and Anacostia+Bay G in around 17h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Alexandria 3 times a week. Tickets cost $190–420 and the journey takes 18h 12m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $190–420
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to National Harbor bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Indianapolis to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to National Harbor is 574 miles. It takes approximately 10h 23m to drive from Indianapolis to National Harbor.
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