There are 8 ways to get from Paterson to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Indianapolis (IND)plane EWR - IND
5h 20m$315–1,043Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
- Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Indianapolis (IND)plane JFK - IND
5h 47m$112–546Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2642 / ...
17h 37m$114–189Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
24h 34m$506–825Drive 700.4 mi
- Drive from Paterson to Indianapoliscar 700.4 mi
12h 21m$128–185Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane LGA - IND
6h 29m$156–844Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane PHL - IND
6h 50m$138–1,091Bus via Indianapolis Union Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
18h 32m$134–209
Paterson to Indianapolis by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paterson to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $110 - $190 and takes 17h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Paterson to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $310 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Paterson to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Main St At Market St and arriving at Indianapolis via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Paterson and arriving at Indianapolis via Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 34m.
The distance between Paterson and Indianapolis is 683 miles. The road distance is 704.5 miles.
The best way to get from Paterson to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 17h 37m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Paterson to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Paterson to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Paterson to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Paterson to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $310 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 17h 37m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $850 and takes 24h 34m.
What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Indianapolis (IND) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis once daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 15h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Indianapolis via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Indianapolis via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Indianapolis via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Indianapolis via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Indianapolis via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–13
Train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–12
Train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–13
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–7
- Peak
- $5–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Paterson to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Paterson to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paterson to Indianapolis is 704 miles. It takes approximately 12h 21m to drive from Paterson to Indianapolis.
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