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Compare train, bus, and flight for Indianapolis, IN to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Indianapolis, IN to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $166 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $166, while a flight costs an average of $480.
Distance: 643 miles (1036 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$480 Average price | $290 Average price | $166 Average price Cheapest | $205 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 22h 39m Average total duration 22h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 13m Average total duration 20h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.1 - 6.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Indianapolis, IN to New York, NY:
A bus is $124 (€104) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Indianapolis, IN to New York, NY costing on average $290 (€243).
A bus is $314 (€264) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Indianapolis, IN to New York, NY costing on average $480 (€403).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 13m.
Train takes on average 22h 39m.
You'll arrive about 7h 11m sooner (3h 55m by flight vs 11h 6m by car). Tickets start at around $480 (€403) compared to roughly $205 (€172) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Indianapolis, IN to New York, NY
How to get from Indianapolis, IN to New York, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Indianapolis, IN to New York, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus+ · +FlixBus4:20 PM29h10Indianapolis, IN9:30 PMNew York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY$1331One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus+ · +FlixBus4:20 PM29h10Indianapolis, IN9:30 PMNew York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY$1331One-way3 transfers
Fastest
- UA366610:51 AM2h07Indianapolis International Airport12:58 PMNewark Liberty International Airport$5491One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:05 PM19h50Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)3:55 PMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY$1461One-way0 transfers
- 9:10 AM19h10Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)4:20 AMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY$1651One-way0 transfers
- · · · 11:15 AM29h35Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)4:50 PMNew York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station$1671One-way3 transfers
AA3044 · AA17221:58 PM4h29Indianapolis International Airport6:27 PMLaGuardia Airport$4951One-way1 transfer- AA3044 · AA10601:58 PM6h02Indianapolis International Airport8:00 PMLaGuardia Airport$4951One-way1 transfer
- AA3044 · AA24151:58 PM7h01Indianapolis International Airport8:59 PMNewark Liberty International Airport$4951One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Indianapolis, IN to New York, NY:
A bus is $124 (€104) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Indianapolis, IN to New York, NY costing on average $290 (€243).
A bus is $314 (€264) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Indianapolis, IN to New York, NY costing on average $480 (€403).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 13m.
Train takes on average 22h 39m.
- Around 63 flights per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Indianapolis, IN and New York, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Indianapolis International Airport and arrive in LaGuardia Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Indianapolis Station, Indianapolis, IN and arrive in Penn Station, New York, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to New York, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, psa airlines to go to New York, NY by flight.
- 5 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 12 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines.
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