There are 5 ways to get from Germantown to Elkhart by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to South Bend
best- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to South Bend (SBN)plane IAD - SBN
5h 6m$151–630Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Stationbus 515
- Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to South Bend Transpobus Greyhound US0164
18h 4m$95–157Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
16h 23m$172–466Drive 559.8 mi
- Drive from Germantown to Elkhartcar 559.8 mi
9h 38m$103–148Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DCA - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 46m$135–686
Germantown to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Germantown to Elkhart is to bus which costs $95 - $160 and takes 18h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Germantown to Elkhart is to subway and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Germantown to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B and arriving at Elkhart Transit Center via SHADY GROVE & station, Frederick Bus Station and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Germantown to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from GERMANTOWN MARC eb and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 23m.
The distance between Germantown and Elkhart is 579 miles. The road distance is 563 miles.
The best way to get from Germantown to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 16h 23m and costs $170 - $470.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Germantown to Elkhart, including transfers.
Germantown to Elkhart bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from SHADY GROVE & station.
Germantown to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Germantown to Elkhart is to train which takes 16h 23m and costs $170 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 18h 4m.
What companies run services between Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Rockville Amtrak to Elkhart Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $170–460 and the journey takes 15h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B to Elkhart Transit Center via Shady Grove Station & Bay E, SHADY GROVE & station, Frederick Bus Station, South Bend Transpo, and South Street Station in around 18h 4m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Germantown to Elkhart bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Frederick Marc Station.
Germantown to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Germantown to Elkhart is 563 miles. It takes approximately 9h 38m to drive from Germantown to Elkhart.
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