Bus Tickets from Charleston, WV, US to Indianapolis

Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Indianapolis.

Bus
Average Price$56 - $106Average Duration9h 20m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$64 - $134Average Duration8h 46m
38kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Charleston to Indianapolis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 9 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
9h 20mAverage Duration
$56Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Charleston, WV, US to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$64
Average bus trip duration9h 20m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure9:20am
Distance261 miles (420 km)

Charleston to Indianapolis Bus

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

Best price found
08/27
$53
08/28
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Today
$68
08/30
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08/31
$58
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09/03
$55
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charleston, WV, US to Indianapolis was searched and found on Aug 27, 2025 with a price of $53

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

You can expect to pay from $53 to $68 for a bus ticket from Charleston, WV, US to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2025-09-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Charleston to Indianapolis but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Charleston to Indianapolis, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Charleston to Indianapolis will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Charleston to Indianapolis while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Charleston, WV, US to Indianapolis?

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