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How to get fromWashington to Indianapolisby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Washington to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    6h 35m
    $43–84

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    12h 51m
    $167–349

  3. Drive 291.9 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Indianapoliscar car 291.9 mi
    5h
    $54–77

  4. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Washington Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane STL - IND
    7h 30m
    $121–689

  5. Shuttle to Columbia Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Warrenton, MO to Columbiashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane COU - IND
    8h 48m
    $201–644

Washington to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Washington to Indianapolis Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Station to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 51m.

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