There are 5 ways to get from Fairfax to South Bend by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 from Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to South Bend (SBN)plane IAD - SBN
3h 50m$79–393Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpobus Greyhound US0164
17h 17m$115–179Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Floridian
17h 31m$373–604Drive 586.2 mi
- Drive from Fairfax to South Bendcar 586.2 mi
10h 46m$101–145Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to South Bend (SBN)plane DCA - SBN
5h 38m$119–624
Fairfax to South Bend by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to South Bend is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to South Bend is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $75 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D and arriving at South Bend Transpo via H St NW+Madison Pl NW and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at South Bend Station via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 31m.
The distance between Fairfax and South Bend is 537 miles. The road distance is 589.6 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to South Bend without a car is to bus which takes 17h 17m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Fairfax to South Bend, including transfers.
Fairfax to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Fairfax to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to South Bend is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $75 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 17h 17m, you could also train, which costs $370 - $650 and takes 17h 31m.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
United Airlines, Breeze Airways, and two other airlines fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to South Bend (SBN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $110–170 and the journey takes 14h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- 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
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $370–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Fairfax to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at South Bend Transpo station.
Fairfax to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Bend Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to South Bend is 590 miles. It takes approximately 10h 46m to drive from Fairfax to South Bend.
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