The average bus between Cedar Rapids and South Bend takes 10h 37m and the fastest bus takes 9h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cedar Rapids to South Bend. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Cedar Rapids and South Bend. The earliest departure is at 10:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cedar Rapids is at 6:33 PM which arrives into South Bend at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Iowa City and take an average of 10h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Cedar Rapids station and arriving at South Bend station via Court St Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
Cedar Rapids to South Bend bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
Cedar Rapids to South Bend bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at South Bend Transpo station.
Book your Cedar Rapids to South Bend bus tickets online with 380Express, Jefferson Lines and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and South Bend is 448.2 km. The road distance is 571 km.
You can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to South Bend Transpo via Iowa City and Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 26m.