There are 7 ways to get from Clarkston to South Bend by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Baldwin & Woodlake to Woodward & Baltimorebus 462
- Take the bus from Detroit to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to South Bend Stationtrain
6h 53m$107–178Drive 198.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Clarkston to South Bendcar 198.8 mi
3h 50m$37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Great Lakes Crossing to Woodward & Baltimorebus 462
- Take the bus from Detroit to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo to South Bend Stationbus
6h 57m$109–155Bus, train via Detroit
- Take the bus from Great Lakes Crossing to Larned & Griswoldbus 462
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Toledo to South Bend Stationtrain
7h 15m$89–186Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
8h 35m$166–308Bus via Dunlap
- Take the bus from Great Lakes Crossing to Larned & Griswoldbus 462
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Elkhartbus
8h 39m$58–171Train, fly
- Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
4h 22m$142–595
Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clarkston to South Bend is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Clarkston to South Bend is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Clarkston to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Great Lakes Crossing and arriving at South Bend Station via Detroit and Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Clarkston station to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Pontiac Amtrak Station and arriving at South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Clarkston and South Bend is 246 miles. The road distance is 200 miles.
The best way to get from Clarkston to South Bend without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 53m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Clarkston to South Bend, including transfers.
Clarkston to South Bend bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Great Lakes Crossing station.
Clarkston to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pontiac Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Clarkston to South Bend is to bus which takes 6h 57m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $310 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Clarkston, MI, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Clarkston to South Bend Station via Great Lakes Crossing, Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, and Toledo in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Clarkston to South Bend Station via Pontiac Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Baldwin & Woodlake to Woodward & Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
Bus from Great Lakes Crossing to Woodward & Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
Bus from Great Lakes Crossing to Larned & Griswold
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
Bus from Great Lakes Crossing to Larned & Griswold
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Detroit to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Detroit to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Toledo to Elkhart
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Clarkston to South Bend bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Woodward & Baltimore station.
Clarkston to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clarkston to South Bend is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Clarkston to South Bend.
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