There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to Virginia by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)
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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane IND - DCA
3h 33m$954–1,605Drive 714.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Virginia Beachcar 714.5 mi
12h 37m$131–189Train, bus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesvilletrain
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus
21h 38m$177–395Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus 2608
23h 5m$149–228Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane IND - IAD
4h 10m$464–1,105Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, subway
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane IND - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway
4h 58m$406–1,115Bus via Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus 2608
23h 35m$145–229Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Alexandriatrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
25h 20m$229–548
Indianapolis to Virginia by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Virginia is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 12h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Virginia is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $950 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Virginia. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Virginia Beach via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Virginia station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Newtown Road Station via Alexandria and Harbor Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 20m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Virginia is 520 miles. The road distance is 718.6 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Virginia without a car is to train and bus which takes 21h 38m and costs $170 - $400.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Indianapolis to Virginia, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Virginia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Virginia is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $950 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 23h 5m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $550 and takes 25h 20m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Virginia, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Virginia Beach via Philadelphia Bus Station in around 23h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–13
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–420
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlottesville to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Virginia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Indianapolis to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Virginia is 719 miles. It takes approximately 12h 37m to drive from Indianapolis to Virginia.
Book your Indianapolis to Virginia bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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