There are 4 ways to get from Boston to South Bend, IN by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to South Bend (SBN)plane BOS - SBN
4h 29m$145–644Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to South Bend Transpobus FlixBus N2641
20h 10m$162–279Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
20h 20m$314–622Drive 891.1 mi
- Drive from Boston to South Bend, INcar 891.1 mi
15h 21m$163–235
Boston to South Bend, IN by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to South Bend, IN is to bus which costs $160 - $280 and takes 20h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to South Bend, IN is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to South Bend, IN. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at South Bend Transpo via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to South Bend, IN station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at South Bend Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 20m.
The distance between Boston and South Bend, IN is 794 miles. The road distance is 896.3 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to South Bend, IN without a car is to bus which takes 20h 10m and costs $160 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Boston to South Bend, IN, including transfers.
Boston to South Bend, IN bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Boston station.
Boston to South Bend, IN train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to South Bend, IN is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $280 and takes 20h 10m, you could also train, which costs $310 - $650 and takes 20h 20m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to South Bend Transpo via Newark Penn Station in around 20h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to South Bend via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to South Bend via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to South Bend via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to South Bend via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–95
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to South Bend, IN bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Boston to South Bend, IN train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Bend Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to South Bend, IN is 896 miles. It takes approximately 15h 21m to drive from Boston to South Bend, IN.
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