What is the cheapest way to get from Research Triangle to Indianapolis?

The cheapest way to get from Research Triangle to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 10h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Research Triangle to Indianapolis?

The fastest way to get from Research Triangle to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $130 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Research Triangle and Indianapolis?

No, there is no direct bus from Research Triangle to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 and arriving at Indianapolis via Regional Transit Center, Durham and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 16m.

How far is it from Research Triangle to Indianapolis?

The distance between Research Triangle and Indianapolis is 506 miles. The road distance is 604.8 miles.

How do I travel from Research Triangle to Indianapolis without a car?

The best way to get from Research Triangle to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 21h 16m and costs $110 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Research Triangle to Indianapolis?

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Research Triangle to Indianapolis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Research Triangle to Indianapolis bus from?

Research Triangle to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.

Train, bus or fly from Research Triangle to Indianapolis?

The best way to get from Research Triangle to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $130 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $290 and takes 21h 16m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $370 and takes 22h 27m.

Where does the Research Triangle to Indianapolis bus arrive?

Research Triangle to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

Can I drive from Research Triangle to Indianapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Research Triangle to Indianapolis is 605 miles. It takes approximately 10h 35m to drive from Research Triangle to Indianapolis.

Where can I stay near Indianapolis?

There are 840+ hotels available in Indianapolis.

Research Triangle to Indianapolis - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Indianapolis (IND)RDU - IND
2h 54m
$139–400
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cary to ToledoFloridian
2. Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, INDetroit
28h 5m
$96–327
Bus
1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus StationFlixBus N2471 / ...
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to IndianapolisFlixBus 2512
21h 16m
$115–282
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Cary to Greensboro
2. Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesville
3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolis
22h 27m
$157–370
Drive 601.3 mi
1. Drive from Research Triangle to Indianapolis601.3 mi
10h 35m
$110–159
Train via Arlington (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to AlexandriaFloridian / ...
2. Take the train from Alexandria to IndianapolisCardinal
26h 8m
$115–522
Train via Arlington #2 (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to AlexandriaCarolinian
2. Take the train from Alexandria to IndianapolisCardinal
27h 35m
$130–392

Research Triangle to Indianapolis by bus

15Weekly Buses

21h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 502.8 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Indianapolis (IND) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 to Indianapolis via Regional Transit Center, Durham Station Gate J, Durham, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 21h 16m.

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