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

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

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  1. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane IND - DCA
    3h 34m
    $952–1,602

  2. Bus via Indianapolis Union Station (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    17h 50m
    $96–180

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    15h 45m
    $98–160

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Washington Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    18h 29m
    $190–430

  5. Drive  561.3 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Washingtoncar car 561.3 mi
    10h 8m
    $103–148

  6. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 20m
    $464–1,105

  7. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    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
    4h 25m
    $404–1,654

Indianapolis to Washington by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration15h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 514 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Washington Union Station via Harrisburg Bus Station in around 15h 45m.

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