There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Washington DC by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane IND - DCA
4h 7m$955–1,606Bus via Indianapolis Union Station (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
18h 11m$98–182Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642 / ...
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
16h 21m$101–163Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Washington Union Stationtrain Cardinal
18h 50m$194–425Drive 561.3 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Washington DCcar 561.3 mi
10h 8m$103–148Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane IND - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 32m$464–1,105Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane IND - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
4h 46m$406–1,657
Indianapolis to Washington DC by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Washington DC is to bus via Indianapolis Union Station which costs $95 - $190 and takes 18h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Washington DC is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $950 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Franklin Square+Bay A via Harrisburg Bus Station and H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Washington DC is 524 miles. The road distance is 564.6 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Washington DC without a car is to bus which takes 16h 21m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Indianapolis to Washington DC, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Washington DC is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $950 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 16h 21m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $430 and takes 18h 50m.
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 DC via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, H St NE+Union Station Garage, and Franklin Square+Bay A in around 16h 21m.
- 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 Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $190–430
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Indianapolis to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Washington DC is 565 miles. It takes approximately 10h 8m to drive from Indianapolis to Washington DC.
There are 1621+ hotels available in Washington DC.