- Must visit
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.
Cheapest price
$137
Average price
$159
Fastest journey
18 h 15 m
Average duration
19 h 18 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
794 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA to Indianapolis, IN will cost around $159 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $137.
It's difficult to get from Richmond, VA to Indianapolis, IN without transferring at least once.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Indianapolis, IN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $102. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $102, and a flight costs an average of $161.
Distance: 493 miles (794 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$182 Average price Cheapest | $203 Average price | $364 Average price | $123 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
24h 14m Average total duration 23h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 53m Average total duration 17h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 58m Average total duration Fastest 6h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Indianapolis, IN:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Indianapolis, IN costing on average $203 (€167).
A bus is $182 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Indianapolis, IN costing on average $364 (€299).
Other travel options to Indianapolis, IN take longer:
Train takes on average 17h 23m.
Bus takes on average 23h 44m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 23h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 27h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 23h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 30h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $176 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 29h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 29h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 29h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
The table below shows live departures for Richmond, VA to Indianapolis, IN buses for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus+![]() | 11:25 AM Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 24h40 | 12:05 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 1:50 PM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 23h25 | 1:15 PM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 1:50 PM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 19h30 | 9:20 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2 transfers | |
· · | 2:10 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 19h10 | 9:20 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 2:10 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 23h05 | 1:15 PM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 3:30 PM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 24h30 | 4:00 PM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 3:30 PM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 26h40 | 6:10 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus | 4:10 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 23h50 | 4:00 PM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 2 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 9:10 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 29h50 | 3:00 AM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 3 transfers | |
· · | 9:10 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 21h00 | 6:10 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 9:25 PM Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 20h45 | 6:10 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 11:25 PM Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 29h20 | 4:45 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 22h00 | 9:25 PM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 1 transfer | |
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· · | 8:45 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 19h15 | 4:00 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 8:45 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 18h15 | 3:00 AM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Richmond, VA to Indianapolis, IN run on average 18 times per day, taking around 23h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $102 (€84) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 493 miles (794 km) distance in 16h 40m.
Distance 493 miles (794 km) |
Average bus duration 23h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $102 (€84) |
Buses per day 18 |
Fastest bus 16h 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 7 days |
Discover the best of Indianapolis — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Indianapolis 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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA to Indianapolis, IN buses use the Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station) to Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building). Use this guide to compare Richmond, VA and Indianapolis, IN bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station) is 3 km from Richmond city centre. Public transport options include:
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