There are 6 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Indianapolis by subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
best- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DCA - IND
4h 52m$957–1,609Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane IAD - IND
5h 12m$91–488Bus
- Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Stationbus 515
- Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolisbus
14h 45mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
19h 54m$232–473Drive 540.2 mi
- Drive from Gaithersburg to Indianapoliscar 540.2 mi
9h 35m$99–143Bus to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb UPPER LEVELbus
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane BWI - IND
5h 12m$404–1,104
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Indianapolis is to subway and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $950 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Gaithersburg to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave and arriving at Indianapolis via SHADY GROVE & station, Frederick Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Gaithersburg to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Indianapolis via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 54m.
The distance between Gaithersburg and Indianapolis is 540 miles. The road distance is 543.4 miles.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 14h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Gaithersburg to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Gaithersburg to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from SHADY GROVE & station.
Gaithersburg to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 14h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $480 and takes 19h 54m.
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 L, 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 $230–470 and the journey takes 18h 16m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $230–470
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
Bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb UPPER LEVEL
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Frederick Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Frederick Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Gaithersburg to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Frederick Marc Station.
Gaithersburg to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaithersburg to Indianapolis is 543 miles. It takes approximately 9h 35m to drive from Gaithersburg to Indianapolis.
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