There are 4 ways to get from Fairfax to South Bend by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to South Bend (SBN)plane IAD - SBN
3h 43m$109–573Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpobus Greyhound US0164
18h 10m$104–165Train (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 47m$107–155
Fairfax to South Bend by subway and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to South Bend is to bus which costs $100 - $170 and takes 18h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to South Bend is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to South Bend. However, there are services departing from University Dr+North St and arriving at South Bend Transpo via Ballston+Bay A and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.
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 train which takes 17h 31m and costs $370 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 43m 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 43m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $370 - $650 and takes 17h 31m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 18h 10m.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
United Airlines, Breeze Airways, and Delta fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to South Bend Station once daily. Tickets cost $370–600 and the journey takes 15h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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 DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- 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 47m to drive from Fairfax to South Bend.
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