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The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
World-class children's museum with science, history, dinosaurs, sports, and immersive exhibits. One of Indianapolis's signature attractions for all ages.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Raleigh, NC to Indianapolis, IN is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Raleigh, NC to Indianapolis, IN will cost around €108 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €103.
It's difficult to get from Raleigh, NC to Indianapolis, IN without transferring at least once.
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Buses from Raleigh, NC to Indianapolis, IN run on average 14 times per day, taking around 21h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €69 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 494 miles (796 km) distance in 16h 45m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Raleigh, NC to Indianapolis, IN.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 20h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 24h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €101 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €89 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €88 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 25h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €95 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €88 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €89 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €87 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €108 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 22h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €107 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €90 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 22h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €88 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 26h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 35h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €101 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 25h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €88 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 25h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €103 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 23h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 29h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €87 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 29h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €94 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 28h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 27h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €108 |
The table below shows live departures for Raleigh, NC to Indianapolis, IN buses for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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+ FlixBus | 12:30 AM Raleigh, Bus Station | 22h15 | 9:45 PM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 1 transfer | |
· · | 4:50 AM Raleigh, Bus Station | 23h20 | 4:10 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 AM Raleigh, Bus Station | 22h10 | 3:00 AM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 6:45 AM Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon), NC | 22h10 | 4:55 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon), NC | 25h15 | 8:00 AM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 1 transfer | |
· | 8:30 AM Raleigh, Bus Station | 20h25 | 4:55 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 8:55 AM Raleigh, Bus Station | 23h05 | 8:00 AM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 1 transfer | |
· · | 9:45 AM Raleigh, Bus Station | 23h35 | 9:20 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 9:45 AM Raleigh, Bus Station | 27h30 | 1:15 PM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 3 transfers | |
· | 1:25 PM Raleigh, Bus Station | 22h45 | 12:10 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 3:15 PM Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon), NC | 26h55 | 6:10 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
· | 3:25 PM Raleigh, Bus Station | 25h20 | 4:45 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 9:25 PM Raleigh, Bus Station | 20h45 | 6:10 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Raleigh, Bus Station | 24h20 | 9:45 PM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Raleigh, NC to Indianapolis, IN with Greyhound and FlixBus. Overnight buses available on this route with Greyhound and FlixBus. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Discover the best of Indianapolis, IN — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Indianapolis, IN trip today.
World-class children's museum with science, history, dinosaurs, sports, and immersive exhibits. One of Indianapolis's signature attractions for all ages.
Leading art museum set on the Newfields campus, with major collections from Europe, Asia, Africa, and America plus temporary exhibitions.
Museum and restored home of the 23rd U.S. president. Guided visits reveal politics, domestic life, and architecture from the late 1800s.
Pedestrian-friendly downtown canal lined with museums, public art, and boats. Ideal for a scenic walk and one of the city's most popular areas.
Historic city center surrounding the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. A signature urban space for architecture, events, and classic downtown views.
Popular cultural trail linking downtown districts with public art, bike lanes, and green streetscape design. Perfect for exploring the city on foot.
Indiana pork tenderloin sandwich is a breaded, fried cutlet served on a bun, often comically oversized. It is a beloved statewide classic common in Indianapolis pubs and diners.
Sugar cream pie is Indiana's state pie, made with cream, sugar, and nutmeg. Its simple farm-pantry origins make it a traditional Hoosier dessert tied closely to local identity.
Shrimp cocktail in Indianapolis style features chilled shrimp with very spicy tomato-horseradish sauce. St. Elmo made this fiery version a city dining icon.
Established fine-dining restaurant serving seasonal Midwestern cuisine with polished service. Known for refined plates and a warm, contemporary atmosphere.
Historic downtown steakhouse famous for aged steaks and the city's iconic fiery shrimp cocktail. Classic, upscale atmosphere with longstanding local prestige.
Long-running Indianapolis institution known for classic steaks, seafood, and old-school service. A traditional downtown choice with historic local character.
Moderate for a U.S. city: hotels and dining are mid-range, while transit is limited so many visitors use rideshare or rental cars.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, $1-$2 per drink at bars, and 10-15% for taxis. Small cafe tips are appreciated but optional.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Raleigh, NC to Indianapolis, IN by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Indianapolis, IN, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Raleigh, NC to Indianapolis, IN buses use the Raleigh, Bus Station to Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare Raleigh, NC and Indianapolis, IN bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Raleigh, Bus Station is 4 km from Raleigh city centre. Public transport options include:
Raleigh, Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Raleigh, Bus Station. ATMs are available at Raleigh, Bus Station.
Ticket office support is available at Raleigh, Bus Station.
Available at Raleigh, Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Raleigh, Bus Station: Station is accessible via ramps.
Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon) is 6 km from Raleigh city centre. Public transport options include:
Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon). ATMs are available at Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon).
Ticket office support is available at Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon).
Available at Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon): Station is accessible for passengers with disabilities.
Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Fast food outlets are available.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are aTM is located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station).
Available at Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station): The station is wheelchair accessible.
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