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

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

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  1. Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DCA - IND
    5h 2m
    $126–762

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Stationbus bus 515
    2. Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolisbus bus
    14h 45m
    $74–131

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    19h 53m
    $102–297

  4. Drive 540.2 mi

    1. Drive from Gaithersburg to Indianapoliscar car 540.2 mi
    9h 29m
    $99–143

  5. Bus to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb UPPER LEVELbus bus
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BWI - IND
    5h 22m
    $114–444

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane IAD - IND
    5h 23m
    $286–506

Gaithersburg to Indianapolis by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave to Indianapolis via Shady Grove Station & Bay K, SHADY GROVE & station, Frederick Bus Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 14h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–290 and the journey takes 18h 16m.

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