What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Indianapolis?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 16h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Indianapolis?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $120 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Indianapolis?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Indianapolis via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Indianapolis?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Indianapolis via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 37m.

How far is it from Boston to Indianapolis?

The distance between Boston and Indianapolis is 836 miles. The road distance is 914.2 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Indianapolis without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 21h 20m and costs $130 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Indianapolis?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Boston to Indianapolis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Indianapolis bus from?

Boston to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Indianapolis train from?

Boston to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Boston to Indianapolis?

The best way to get from Boston to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $120 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $300 and takes 21h 20m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $1,900 and takes 27h 37m.

Where does the Boston to Indianapolis bus arrive?

Boston to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Where does the Boston to Indianapolis train arrive?

Boston to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Indianapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Indianapolis is 914 miles. It takes approximately 16h 21m to drive from Boston to Indianapolis.

How do I get a train ticket from Boston to Indianapolis?

Book your Boston to Indianapolis train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Boston to Indianapolis?

Book your Boston to Indianapolis bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Indianapolis?

There are 602+ hotels available in Indianapolis.

Boston to Indianapolis - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Indianapolis (IND)plane BOS - IND
3h 33m
$125–381
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2640
21h 20m
$136–292
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Boston to Toledotrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, INbus Detroit
22h 28m
$173–820
Drive 908.9 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Indianapoliscar 908.9 mi
16h 21m
$166–240
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
22h 40m
$125–340
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
27h 37m
$162–1,814

Boston to Indianapolis by bus

7Weekly Buses

21h 20mAverage Duration

$136Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 830.7 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and four other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Indianapolis (IND) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Indianapolis via Newark Penn Station in around 21h 20m.

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