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

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Richmond by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly to Richmond International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane IND - RIC
    6h 17m
    $97–552

  2. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus

    cheapest
    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 Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus bus
    7h 10m
    $92–478

  3. 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 Richmondbus bus
    15h 19m
    $107–196

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus bus Charlottesville / ...
    18h 20m
    $215–433

  5. Drive 607.1 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Richmondcar car 607.1 mi
    10h 42m
    $111–160

  6. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane IND - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus
    6h 40m
    $420–1,689

  7. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane IND - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 7m
    $984–1,680

Indianapolis to Richmond by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration15h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 531.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Richmond via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Washington Union Station in around 15h 19m.

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