There are 5 ways to get from New York to South Bend by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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 Laguardia Airport (LGA) to South Bend (SBN)plane LGA - SBN
4h 35m$111–529Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to South Bend Transpobus FlixBus N2641
14h 55m$120–190Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
17h 24m$480–750Drive 698.7 mi
- Drive from New York to South Bendcar 698.7 mi
11h 40m$120–173Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0420
- Take the bus from Toledo to South Bend Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
19h 41m
New York to South Bend by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New York to South Bend is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 11h 40m.
The fastest way to get from New York to South Bend is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $110 - $550.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York Midtown and arriving at South Bend Transpo. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 14h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station and arriving at South Bend Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 24m.
The distance between New York and South Bend is 670 miles. The road distance is 702.8 miles.
The best way to get from New York to South Bend without a car is to bus which takes 14h 55m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from New York to South Bend, including transfers.
New York to South Bend bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
New York to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York to South Bend is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 14h 55m, you could also train, which costs $480 - $750 and takes 17h 24m.
What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to South Bend Transpo 5 times a week. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 14h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Laguardia Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Laguardia Airport to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $480–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
New York to South Bend bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at South Bend Transpo station.
New York to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Bend Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York to South Bend is 703 miles. It takes approximately 11h 40m to drive from New York to South Bend.
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