There are 5 ways to get from Fairfax to South Bend by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to South Bend (SBN)plane DCA - SBN
3h 35m$189–974Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpobus Greyhound US0164
17h 16m$99–199Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Floridian
17h 30m$224–456Drive 586.2 mi
- Drive from Fairfax to South Bendcar 586.2 mi
10h 47m$107–155Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to South Bend (SBN)plane IAD - SBN
3h 43m$129–1,223
Fairfax to South Bend by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to South Bend is to bus which costs $95 - $200 and takes 17h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to South Bend is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $180 - $1,000.
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 New Hampshire Av NW+24 St NW and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 16m.
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 Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.
The distance between Fairfax and South Bend is 550 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 16m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 35m 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 35m and costs $180 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $200 and takes 17h 16m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $460 and takes 17h 30m.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to South Bend (SBN) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpo twice daily. Tickets cost $95–190 and the journey takes 14h 55m. Greyhound-us also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–950
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–450
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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More Questions & Answers
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 47m to drive from Fairfax to South Bend.
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