There are 5 ways to get from Bethesda to South Bend by subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to South Bend
best- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to South Bend (SBN)plane IAD - SBN
4h 20m$79–393Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpobus Greyhound US0164
16h 16m$112–172Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to South Bend Stationtrain Floridian
16h 43m$372–602Drive 589.5 mi
- Drive from Bethesda to South Bendcar 589.5 mi
10h 12m$108–156Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DCA - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
6h 52m$151–686
Bethesda to South Bend by subway and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to South Bend is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Bethesda to South Bend is to subway and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $75 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda station to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at South Bend Transpo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at South Bend Station via Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 43m.
The distance between Bethesda and South Bend is 545 miles. The road distance is 592.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bethesda to South Bend without a car is to bus which takes 16h 16m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Bethesda to South Bend, including transfers.
Bethesda to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Bethesda to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Bethesda to South Bend is to bus which takes 16h 16m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $370 - $600 and takes 16h 43m.
What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpo twice daily. Tickets cost $110–170 and the journey takes 14h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Rockville Amtrak to South Bend Station once daily. Tickets cost $370–600 and the journey takes 15h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–900
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $370–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Bethesda to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at South Bend Transpo station.
Bethesda to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Bend Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to South Bend is 593 miles. It takes approximately 10h 12m to drive from Bethesda to South Bend.
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