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How to get fromIndianapolis to Washington DCby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Washington DC by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane IND - DCA
    4h 8m
    $955–1,606

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164 / ...
    13h 40m
    $92–160

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Washington Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    18h 49m
    $223–466

  4. Drive 561.3 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Washington DCcar car 561.3 mi
    10h 8m
    $103–148

  5. Fly Indianapolis to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane IND - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 32m
    $464–1,105

  6. Fly Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane IND - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    4h 46m
    $406–1,657

  7. Bus to Covington, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CVG - DCA
    6h 25m
    $142–1,136

Indianapolis to Washington DC by bus and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration13h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 521.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Washington DC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Washington DC via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Washington Union Station, N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE, and 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW in around 13h 40m.

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