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

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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 (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane IND - DCA
    4h 1m
    $955–1,306

  2. Drive  561.3 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    16h 21m
    $113–167

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Washington Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    18h 50m
    $399–612

  5. Fly 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 33m
    $554–1,105

  6. Fly 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
    $406–1,457

  7. Bus via Indianapolis Union Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    18h 11m
    $121–179

Indianapolis to Washington DC by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration16h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 521.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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 Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, H St NE+Union Station Garage, and Franklin Square+Bay A in around 16h 21m.

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