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How to get fromBuffalo to South Bendby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo to South Bend by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to South Bend

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane BUF - SBN
    5h 17m
    $131–746

  2. Bus via Akron

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland, OHbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland to South Bend, INbus bus
    11h 50m
    $50–166

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0171 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to South Bend Transpobus bus Greyhound US0164
    9h 25m
    $72–140

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    9h 42m
    $142–435

  5. Drive 441.1 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to South Bendcar car 441.1 mi
    7h 34m
    $81–117

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    6h 10m
    $138–521

Buffalo to South Bend by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 410.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to South Bend Transpo via Cleveland Bus Station in around 9h 25m.

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