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How to get fromVirginia to Indianapolisby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or subway

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

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DCA - IND
    3h 57m
    $954–1,604

  2. Drive  714.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Indianapoliscar car 714.8 mi
    12h 35m
    $131–189

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2608
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    21h 30m
    $141–230

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain train
    22h 55m
    $196–456

  5. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane IAD - IND
    4h 27m
    $464–1,105

  6. Subway, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    3. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BWI - IND
    5h 16m
    $406–1,113

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2605
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    24h 11m
    $202–468

Virginia to Indianapolis by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration21h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 516.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Virginia, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Indianapolis Union Station via Philadelphia Bus Station in around 21h 30m.

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