Transportation in Indianapolis

Transportation in Indianapolis

Your complete guide to getting around Indianapolis - from airport transfers to local transport

Getting Around Indianapolis

Indianapolis keeps it simple: IndyGo buses form the backbone, with the Red Line BRT giving you a fast, cheap ride straight through downtown and up to Broad Ripple. Grab a MyKey card at any station or on the IndyGo app, tap once and you're set for both buses and the Red Line. Taxis and rideshares are the splurge option, handy late at night when the buses thin out. stand. From the airport, the IndyGo Route 8 bus is the bargain play, drops you downtown in about 30 minutes for a fraction of a taxi fare. If you're hauling luggage or landing after midnight, rideshare pickup is upstairs on the ticketing level (skip the downstairs chaos). Don't bother with the rental car if you're staying central. Parking downtown runs pricey and the Red Line hits most visitor hotspots.

Intercity Trains & Buses

Based on available data, travelers primarily use buses for intercity ground transport from Indianapolis. The Greyhound bus terminal is the main hub for connections to regional and national destinations, offering a more economical option compared to flying for trips to major Midwest cities. The trip duration varies significantly by distance. But these services provide a practical alternative for journeys of several hours. There is no Amtrak passenger rail service originating from Indianapolis. The city lost its direct intercity train connection years ago. For travel to nearby towns and states not served by Greyhound's direct routes, travelers often need to connect through other major hubs. For current schedules and to compare fares across different bus carriers, using a platform like Omio can help find the best available option for your itinerary.

Quick Transportation Tips

Grab the IndyGo app. Buy day passes in two taps. Track the Red Line BRT live. Missed the last one? Watch the next roll in real time.

Grab a bike at any Pacers Bikeshare station downtown. Drop it at any other station. No extra fees. Simple.

Red Line BRT glides from Broad Ripple through downtown to the University of Indianapolis. Trains arrive every 10-15 minutes most of the day. Easy.

Catch IndyGo Route 8 from the airport to downtown. Pay roughly half a rideshare fare. The bus pulls right into the Julia M. Carson Transit Center.