IN → OH · about 169 miles
Indianapolis to Columbus bus schedule
FlixBus and Greyhound run 37 direct buses a week from Indianapolis to Columbus. The fastest takes 3 hours 25 minutes; the first bus leaves at 12:15 AM and the last at 8:05 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 37
- Fastest trip
- 3h 25m
- First bus
- 12:15 AM
- Last bus
- 8:05 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:15 AM | 3:40 AM | 3h 25m | Daily except Wed | Indianapolis W Vermont St to Columbus Downtown | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 9:10 AM | 1:55 PM | 4h 45m | Daily | Indianapolis Bus Station to Columbus E Mound St | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 12:05 PM | 5:10 PM | 5h 05m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Indianapolis W Vermont St to Columbus Downtown | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 3:35 PM | 8:40 PM | 5h 05m | Daily | Indianapolis Bus Station to Columbus E Mound St | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 4:20 PM | 7:50 PM | 3h 30m | Daily except Wed | Indianapolis W Vermont St to Columbus Downtown | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 8:05 PM | 12:45 AM +1 day | 4h 40m | Daily | Indianapolis Bus Station to Columbus E Mound St | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Indianapolis Where you get off in Columbus The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Indianapolis
Where the bus stops in Columbus
Return trip: Columbus to Indianapolis
Questions
How long is the bus from Indianapolis to Columbus?
The fastest direct bus takes 3 hours 25 minutes; the typical trip is 4 hours 45 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Indianapolis to Columbus?
The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM (Daily except Wed) and the last at 8:05 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Indianapolis to Columbus?
FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Indianapolis?
Buses to Columbus leave from Indianapolis W Vermont St and Indianapolis Bus Station.