There are 6 ways to get from Newark to Notre Dame 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 to South Bend
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to South Bend (SBN)plane EWR - SBN
3h 47m$98–451Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane EWR - GRR
- Drive from Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRR to Notre Damecar
5h 53m$93–446Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to South Bend Transpobus FlixBus N2641
14h 28m$131–189Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
18h 56m$499–1,300Drive 688.1 mi
- Drive from Newark to Notre Damecar 688.1 mi
11h 23m$126–182Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to South Bend Stationbus
21h 32m
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Notre Dame is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Notre Dame is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $95 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Notre Dame. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at South Bend Transpo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Notre Dame station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at South Bend Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 56m.
The distance between Newark and Notre Dame is 650 miles. The road distance is 692.1 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Notre Dame without a car is to bus which takes 14h 28m and costs $130 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Newark to Notre Dame, including transfers.
Newark to Notre Dame bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Notre Dame train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Notre Dame is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $95 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $190 and takes 14h 28m, you could also train, which costs $490 - $1,300 and takes 18h 56m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Notre Dame, IN, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to South Bend Transpo 5 times a week. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 14h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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 Newark Penn Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $35–38
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
Newark to Notre Dame bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at South Bend Transpo station.
Newark to Notre Dame train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Bend Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Notre Dame is 692 miles. It takes approximately 11h 23m to drive from Newark to Notre Dame.
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