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

The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $65 - $130 and takes 11h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $120 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Buffalo and Indianapolis?

No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Buffalo, NY and arriving at Indianapolis via S Grant Ave & E Mound St and Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Buffalo and Indianapolis?

No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Indianapolis via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 44m.

How far is it from Buffalo to Indianapolis?

The distance between Buffalo and Indianapolis is 479 miles. The road distance is 498.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Buffalo to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 11h 49m and costs $65 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Buffalo to Indianapolis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Buffalo to Indianapolis bus from?

Buffalo to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Buffalo, NY station.

Where do I catch the Buffalo to Indianapolis train from?

Buffalo to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.

Train, bus or fly from Buffalo to Indianapolis?

The best way to get from Buffalo to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $120 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 11h 49m, you could also train, which costs $90 - $310 and takes 17h 44m.

Where does the Buffalo to Indianapolis bus arrive?

Buffalo to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Columbus - Mound St station.

Where does the Buffalo to Indianapolis train arrive?

Buffalo to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Buffalo to Indianapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Indianapolis is 498 miles. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Buffalo to Indianapolis.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Indianapolis?

There are 578+ hotels available in Indianapolis.

Buffalo to Indianapolis - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Buffalo to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, shuttle, 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 from Buffalo Niagara International Airport
best
1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Indianapolis (IND)plane BUF - IND
6h 3m
$126–882
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Toledotrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, INbus Detroit
11h 56m
$65–260
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Columbus - Mound Stbus Buffalo
2. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
11h 49m
$67–128
Drive 495.5 mi
1. Drive from Buffalo to Indianapoliscar 495.5 mi
8h 35m
$91–131
Bus to Rochester, fly
1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NYbus
2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ROC - IND
8h 11m
$246–637
Shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle
2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Indianapolis (IND)plane YYZ - IND
7h 30m
$281–602
Bus via Cleveland (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
13h 5m
$95–181
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
17h 44m
$94–310

Buffalo to Indianapolis by bus

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11h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 476.3 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Indianapolis (IND) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo, NY to Indianapolis via Columbus - Mound St, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, S High St & E Rich St, and Columbus in around 11h 49m.

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