There are 5 ways to get from New York to South Bend, IN 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 20m$152–781Drive 699.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York to South Bend, INcar 699.5 mi
11h 41m$128–185Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to South Bend Transpobus FlixBus N2641
14h 55m$130–220Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
17h 30m$292–587Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0420
- Take the bus from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
21h 13m$147–261
New York to South Bend, IN by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York to South Bend, IN is to bus which costs $130 - $220 and takes 14h 55m.
The fastest way to get from New York to South Bend, IN is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $150 - $800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York Midtown and arriving at South Bend Transpo. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 14h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from New York station to South Bend, IN station. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at South Bend Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.
The distance between New York and South Bend, IN is 670 miles. The road distance is 703.5 miles.
The best way to get from New York to South Bend, IN without a car is to bus which takes 14h 55m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from New York to South Bend, IN, including transfers.
New York to South Bend, IN bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
New York to South Bend, IN 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, IN is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 14h 55m, you could also train, which costs $290 - $600 and takes 17h 30m.
What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to South Bend Transpo 6 times a week. Tickets cost $130–220 and the journey takes 14h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Laguardia Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Laguardia Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Laguardia Airport to South Bend via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Laguardia Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
New York to South Bend, IN bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at South Bend Transpo station.
New York to South Bend, IN train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Bend Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York to South Bend, IN is 704 miles. It takes approximately 11h 41m to drive from New York to South Bend, IN.
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