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

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

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  1. Fly Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane IND - DCA
    4h 2m
    $955–1,606

  2. Fly Indianapolis to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    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 Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 25m
    $74–415

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164 / ...
    13h 14m
    $94–171

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Washington Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    18h 38m
    $238–475

  5. Drive 561.3 mi

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

  6. Fly Indianapolis 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 35m
    $406–1,657

  7. Bus to Covington, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CVG - DCA
    6h 18m
    $133–738

Indianapolis to Washington Metro by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration13h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 521 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Washington Metro via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 13h 14m.

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