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How to get fromPaterson to Indianapolisby train, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Paterson to Indianapolis by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane EWR - IND
    5h 12m
    $194–2,539

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus N2642 / ...
    17h 37m
    $113–198

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    25h
    $303–658

  4. Drive 700.4 mi

    1. Drive from Paterson to Indianapoliscar car 700.4 mi
    12h 22m
    $128–185

  5. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    4. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane JFK - IND
    5h 54m
    $421–1,642

  6. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    4. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LGA - IND
    6h 26m
    $135–740

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane PHL - IND
    6h 49m
    $198–1,476

  8. Bus via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    18h 32m
    $113–228

Paterson to Indianapolis by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar9Weekly Buses
Duration17h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 678.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis once daily. Tickets cost $110–190 and the journey takes 15h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $300–650 and the journey takes 22h 53m.

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