There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis to Golden by plane, tram, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly, tram, line 17 bus
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Denver (DEN)plane IND - DEN
- Take the tram from Union Station Light Rail Plaza to Oak Stationtram
- Take the bus from Oak Station Gate D to Washington Ave & 13th Stbus
6h 32mDrive 1,093.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Goldencar 1,093.2 mi
17h 24m$187–270Bus via St. Louis (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
23h 27m$205–318Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain California Zephyr
26h 13m$657–1,065Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
27h 30m$209–323
Indianapolis to Golden by train, foot, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Golden is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 17h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Golden is to drive which takes 17h 24m and costs $180 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Golden. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Washington Ave & 13th St via St Louis Bus Station, Decatur / Federal Station Gate B and Oak Station Gate D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Golden station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Oak Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Station Light Rail Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 13m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Golden is 1032 miles. The road distance is 1099.6 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Golden without a car is to bus via St. Louis which takes 23h 27m and costs $200 - $320.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Indianapolis to Golden, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Golden bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Golden train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Golden is to bus via St. Louis which takes 23h 27m and costs $200 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $650 - $1,100 and takes 26h 13m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Golden, CO, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Washington Ave & 13th St via St Louis Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Decatur / Federal Station Gate B, Oak Station Gate C, and Oak Station Gate D in around 23h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Washington Ave & 13th St via Chicago Union Station, Denver, Union Station Light Rail Plaza, Oak Station, and Oak Station Gate D in around 26h 13m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Denver via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Denver via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Denver via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Denver via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Phone
- +44 1743 612002
- info@regionaltransport.co.uk
- Website
- Regional Transport
Tram from Union Station Light Rail Plaza to Oak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Regional Transport
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +44 1743 612002
- info@regionaltransport.co.uk
- Website
- Regional Transport
Bus from Oak Station Gate D to Washington Ave & 13th St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Regional Transport
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–280
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Golden bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Golden is 2h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 1:58 PM in Indianapolis and 11:58 AM in Golden.
Indianapolis to Golden train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Golden is 1100 miles. It takes approximately 17h 24m to drive from Indianapolis to Golden.
There are 989+ hotels available in Golden.






