There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Frederick by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)IND - BWI
- Take the bus from Baltimore Airport to Frederick Bus Station
5h 36m$182–532Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh Intermodal StationFlixBus N2640
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Frederick Bus StationGreyhound US0430 / ...
11h 30m$79–151Train
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Washington Union StationCardinal
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wbMarc
21h 8m$146–345Drive 519.2 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Frederick519.2 mi
9h 2m$95–137Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)IND - DCA
- Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Station
6h 6m$148–815Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)IND - IAD
- Take the bus from Market St & Harrison St to Frederick Transit Station
6h 31m$286–578
Indianapolis to Frederick by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Frederick is to bus which costs $75 - $160 and takes 11h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Frederick is to fly and bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $180 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Frederick station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Frederick Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Frederick. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at FREDERICK MARC wb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 8m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Frederick is 584 miles. The road distance is 522.3 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Frederick without a car is to bus which takes 11h 30m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Indianapolis to Frederick, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Frederick bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Frederick is to bus which takes 11h 30m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $350 and takes 21h 8m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Frederick, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis to Frederick Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 11h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to FREDERICK MARC wb via Washington Union Station in around 21h 8m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
- Phone
- +1 410-912-6000
- reservations@bayrunnershuttle.com
- Website
- bayrunnershuttle.com
Bus from Baltimore Airport to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Schedules at
- bayrunnershuttle.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
- Phone
- +1 703-771-5665
- Website
- loudoun.gov
Bus from Market St & Harrison St to Frederick Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Schedules at
- loudoun.gov
- Local & Metro
- $1–2
- Commuter
- $11
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Frederick bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Indianapolis to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Frederick is 522 miles. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Indianapolis to Frederick.
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