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Pros: Wonderful experience. Able to relax and travel without paying ridiculous plane costs. Tips: Drivers are very direct. Could be taken as rood. Although direct, they are very good at their jobs.
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There are 11 intercity coaches per day from Memphis to Indianapolis. Traveling by coach from Memphis to Indianapolis usually takes around 13 hours and 58 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound coach can make the trip in 10 hours and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 384 mi (618 km) |
| Shortest duration | 10h 30m |
| Cheapest price | £55.69 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Coach lines | 3 |

Average score for coaches from Memphis to Indianapolis
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5.0
Pros: Wonderful experience. Able to relax and travel without paying ridiculous plane costs. Tips: Drivers are very direct. Could be taken as rood. Although direct, they are very good at their jobs.
Bus tickets for a trip from Memphis to Indianapolis cost £60.02 on average. While it’s a bit pricey for a bus ticket, it’s still significantly more cost-effective than flying. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 24 days in advance to save up to £79.14.
There are 3 bus lines from Memphis to Indianapolis available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 10 daily trips, Greyhound usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 1 | 16h 23m | £106.06 |
| Greyhound | 10 | 13h 55m | £86.14 |
| Jefferson Lines | 1 | 1d 10h 20m | £144.13 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 1 trips per day from Memphis to Indianapolis, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 10 bus trips from Memphis to Indianapolis every day, with the average journey taking around 13 hours and 55 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Indianapolis usually start from £56.
Book Jefferson Lines from Memphis to Indianapolis from £141. There are 1 Jefferson Lines schedules from Memphis to Indianapolis and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Indianapolis. In Memphis, Jefferson Lines departs to Indianapolis from Bus Terminal - 3033 Airway Blvd and no other station. In Indianapolis, Jefferson Lines arrives at 350 S Illinois St and no other station.
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Memphis to Indianapolis takes 34 hours and 20 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Indianapolis in 10 hours and 30 minutes .
The coach takes an average of 13 hours and 58 minutes to cover the 384 miles from Memphis to Indianapolis. However, the fastest coach only takes 10 hours and 30 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when coaches are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded coaches to Indianapolis, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first coach leaves at 00:00 and the last coach leaves at 18:00. To see the times for all coaches from Memphis to Indianapolis, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 11 scheduled coaches that travel from Memphis to Indianapolis every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which coach you take, you will have to transfer coaches at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Memphis to Indianapolis; ticket prices start at £120.39.



Nestled on the bank of the Mississippi River, Memphis is a city that constantly vibes to the rhythm of the South. Audiophiles who have fallen in love with the voice of Elvis Presley will find Graceland a must-see destination during their trip. Let the voices of Johnny Cash and B. B. King guide you to the famous Sun Studio, considered the birthplace of rock ‘n roll itself. As the day comes to an end, unwind at the famous Beale Street, where top musicians started out their career, and enjoy live music at one of the local theaters. You'll meet all sorts of visitors, and see why Memphis is one of the best destinations for bachelorette parties. The street also features some of the best restaurants in town, so make sure to check those out.
Memphis is more than just a musical center of the South. It was the vibrant center of the civil rights movement, and it was here that Martin Luther King Jr. took his last breath. Travelers interested in the city’s history should definitely take a tour around the National Civil Rights Museum. The moving and surreal exhibitions will offer a wealth of new perspectives.
Memphis' principal train hub is the Memphis Central Station, which has been in service since 1914. From there, you can travel by train to cities such as Chicago, Jackson, and Baton Rouge. On the outskirts of town, you will find the Memphis International Airport, and not far from it is the main bus stop used by Greyhound and other carriers.



Indianapolis, or often referred to as just Indy, is the capital and largest city in the state of Indiana. While the city attracts thousands of visitors from the area every month, it is during Memorial Day weekend that Indianapolis becomes the place to be for over 300,000 race car fans from all over the globe. The reason for that is the Indianapolis 500, an annual automobile race and the world’s largest single day sporting event, taking place at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
If you’re not in Indianapolis for Memorial Day weekend, you can learn about the race and see a rare collection of 500 Indy race vehicles and memorabilia at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. And while you’re on a history streak, stop by at one of the many war memorials found throughout the city, like the Soldiers and Sailors monument, the World War II memorial, and the Indiana War Memorial where you must check out the Shrine Room for a stunning one-of-a-kind experience.
Over the past few years, Indianapolis has also been cultivating a vibrant restaurant scene, offering classic American dishes made with ingredients from local farmers, and a growing selection of international cuisine. If you’re a beer fan, you will be happy to know that Indianapolis has some of the highest quality breweries in the U.S.
Located in the heart of America’s Midwest, Indianapolis offers easy connections by bus and train to other Midwestern hubs like Chicago, Louisville, and Cincinnati, while the conveniently located airport connects Indy with the rest of the world.
As part of the Memphis International Airport complex, the bus terminal at 3033 Airway Blvd is an important travel hub for travelers in and out of Memphis. Jefferson Lines and Miller Transportation buses travel from this station to exciting cities such as Nashville, Chicago, Atlanta, and Houston. Restrooms, indoor seating, vending machines, and a 24-hour snack bar make this a comfortable stop along your journey. In the immediate vicinity, you can find several dining options for a quick bite, as well as some of the airport’s rental car agencies. Once you hop in a rental car, getting from the bus terminal to downtown Memphis is about a 15-minute drive.
Bus Terminal - 3033 Airway Blvd

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Link to image attributionUnion Station at 350 S Illinois St in Indianapolis is a major train and bus station which serves the Amtrak Cardinal, and bus carriers including Greyhound, Jefferson Lines, Miller Transportation, and Burlington Trailways. The modern station is located directly south of the historic 1888 Union Station, which now houses a hotel, several restaurants, and a wedding venue. Union Station is in the Wholesale District of downtown Indianapolis, within walking distance to eateries and hotels. There is even an underground, climate-controlled walkway from the station to the nearby Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, home to the Indianapolis Colts.
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