There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Washington DC by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train
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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane IND - DCA
4h 3m$134–856Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2640
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164 / ...
13h 42m$80–163Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Washington Union Stationtrain Cardinal
18h 50m$204–441Drive 561.1 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Washington DCcar 561.1 mi
10h 6m$103–148Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane IND - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 32m$364–810Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane IND - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
4h 38m$166–1,007
Indianapolis to Washington DC by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Washington DC is to bus which costs $80 - $170 and takes 13h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Washington DC is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $130 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Franklin Square+Bay A via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Washington DC is 524 miles. The road distance is 564.4 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Washington DC without a car is to bus which takes 13h 42m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Indianapolis to Washington DC, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Washington DC is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $130 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 13h 42m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $450 and takes 18h 50m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Washington DC, USA?
American Airlines flies 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, H St NE+Union Station Garage, and Franklin Square+Bay A in around 13h 42m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Flights from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–490
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
- $200–440
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- 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 Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Indianapolis to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Washington DC is 564 miles. It takes approximately 10h 6m to drive from Indianapolis to Washington DC.
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