How much is the bus ticket from Indianapolis to Columbus?

The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to Columbus start from MX$630. The average price for this route is around MX$738. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Indianapolis to Columbus?

The average bus trip duration from Indianapolis to Columbus is 4h 40m, covering a distance of 168 miles (271 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 25m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to Columbus route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Indianapolis to Columbus?

The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to Columbus at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Indianapolis to Columbus?

A bus trip from Indianapolis to Columbus generates an estimated 6.769475000000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Indianapolis to Columbus?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87559 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Indianapolis to Columbus?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Indianapolis to Columbus?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Indianapolis to Columbus?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Indianapolis to Columbus from MX$502 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Indianapolis to Columbus on June 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location
Bus	12:25am	Downtown Transit Center	3h 30m	3:55am	100 E Rich St
Bus	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	4h 45m	1:55pm	Columbus (E Mound St)
Bus	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	5h 30m	9:05pm	Columbus (E Mound St)
Bus	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	3h 30m	7:50pm	100 E Rich St
Bus	7:55pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	4h 40m	12:35am	Columbus (E Mound St)

Get from Indianapolis to Columbus

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just MX$630, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

4h 40mAverage Duration

168 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and Columbus?

Stops in Indianapolis

A
Greyhound Amtrak Station
350 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
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Stops in Columbus

A
Columbus Bus Station
25 E Rich St, Columbus, OH 43205, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,564 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi2.5

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Indianapolis Columbus recent customer reviews

It was on-time. Adequate stops for breaks and to purchase snacks. The cooling system worked as expected.

Uchechi O.

July 28, 2025

It was a good trip, I think it would be better if there were some entertainment options

Doaa A.

May 7, 2019

We were told in Indianapolis that bus was in Terre Haute and bus will be an hour n half late turned out to be 2 1/2 hours. Nobody informed update on bus. Not a Happy customer

Isabel R.

March 23, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/512,787 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, Elite, Chihuahuenses, Tufesa, Valley Transit

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Indianapolis to Columbus, OH by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Indianapolis to Columbus?
The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to Columbus start from MX$630. The average price for this route is around MX$738. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Indianapolis to Columbus?
The average bus trip duration from Indianapolis to Columbus is 4h 40m, covering a distance of 168 miles (271 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 25m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to Columbus route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Indianapolis to Columbus?
The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to Columbus at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Indianapolis to Columbus?
A bus trip from Indianapolis to Columbus generates an estimated 6.769475000000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Indianapolis to Columbus?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87559 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Indianapolis to Columbus?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Indianapolis to Columbus?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Indianapolis to Columbus?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

06/04

MX$681

06/05

MX$627

Today

MX$609

06/07

MX$717

06/08

No data

06/09

MX$502

06/10

MX$502

06/11

MX$556

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Columbus, OH was searched and found on Jun 9, 2026 with a price of MX$502

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Indianapolis to Columbus, OH, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from MX$502 to MX$1,594 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Columbus, OH based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at MX$502 which is on 2026-06-09.