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How to get fromNorth Carolina to South Bendby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from North Carolina to South Bend by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane CLT - SBN
    3h 34m
    $127–670

  2. Bus via Hurricane

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Hurricanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hurricane to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to South Bend, INbus bus
    18h 20m
    $69–194

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0140
    2. Take the train from Toledo to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    17h 11m
    $137–275

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the train from Cary to South Bend Stationtrain train Floridian
    28h 28m
    $372–812

  5. Drive 653.6 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to South Bendcar car 653.6 mi
    12h 12m
    $120–173

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0140
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to South Bend Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    17h 11m
    $147–255

North Carolina to South Bend by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 545.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between North Carolina, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transit Center- Bay O to South Bend Station via Tryon St & 23rd St, Charlotte Amtrak Station, and Cary in around 28h 28m.

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