There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Washington by plane, subway, train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Reagan Washington • 3h 38m
Cheapest option
Train • 18h 29m
4 alternative options
Fly to Washington Dulles, subway • 4h 21m
Fly to Baltimore, train • 4h 18m
Bus • 14h 30m
Drive • 9h 50m
Indianapolis to Washington by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Washington is to train which costs $30 - $230 and takes 18h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Washington is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $120 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Bus Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 18h 29m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Washington is 521 miles. The road distance is 587.9 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 14h 30m and costs $70 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Indianapolis to Washington, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Bus Station.
Indianapolis to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Washington is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $120 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $180 and takes 14h 30m, you could also train, which costs $30 - $230 and takes 18h 29m.
- Distance: 520.6 miles
- Duration: 3h 38m
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines fly from Indianapolis to Washington hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Washington via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 14h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $410
Flights from Indianapolis to Reagan Washington via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $410
Flights from Indianapolis to Reagan Washington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $410
Flights from Indianapolis to Reagan Washington via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Reagan Washington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200 - $650
Flights from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200 - $430
Flights from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200 - $430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Reagan Washington via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $410
Flights from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $420
- Phone
- +1 202-637-7000
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $6
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- after 9:30 p.m. and weekend fare
- $2
- Senior / Disabled
- $2 - $4
- standard fare
- $3 - $6
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14 - $200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $1 - $100
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $14 - $200
- Business Class Seat
- $50 - $150
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2 - $9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Senior / Disabled
- $1 - $5
- Standard Fare
- $2 - $9
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18 - $340
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $9 - $110
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $17 - $180
- Business Seat - Adult
- $18 - $200
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $30 - $130
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $60 - $270
- First Class - Adult
- $60 - $340
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1 - $65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $1 - $16
- Child Coach - short notice
- $7 - $19
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $10 - $35
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $11 - $40
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $10 - $24
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $22 - $70
- Business Seat - short notice
- $28 - $55
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $6 - $65
Train from Indianapolis to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30 - $230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $30 - $95
- Child Coach - short notice
- $50 - $85
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $45 - $150
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $50 - $150
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $65 - $180
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $90 - $290
- Business Seat - short notice
- $100 - $300
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $80 - $230
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40 - $95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Indianapolis to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Indianapolis to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Washington is 588 miles. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Indianapolis to Washington.
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