What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to South Bend, IN?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to South Bend, IN is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to South Bend, IN?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to South Bend, IN is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $160 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and South Bend, IN?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to South Bend, IN. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at South Bend Transpo via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and South Bend, IN?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to South Bend, IN station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at South Bend Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 58m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to South Bend, IN?

The distance between Philadelphia and South Bend, IN is 609 miles. The road distance is 673.1 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to South Bend, IN without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to South Bend, IN without a car is to bus which takes 17h 10m and costs $130 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to South Bend, IN?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Philadelphia to South Bend, IN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to South Bend, IN bus from?

Philadelphia to South Bend, IN bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to South Bend, IN train from?

Philadelphia to South Bend, IN train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to South Bend, IN?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to South Bend, IN is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $160 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 17h 10m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $1,100 and takes 18h 58m.

Where does the Philadelphia to South Bend, IN bus arrive?

Philadelphia to South Bend, IN bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Where does the Philadelphia to South Bend, IN train arrive?

Philadelphia to South Bend, IN train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to South Bend, IN?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to South Bend, IN is 673 miles. It takes approximately 11h to drive from Philadelphia to South Bend, IN.

How do I get a bus ticket from Philadelphia to South Bend, IN?

Book your Philadelphia to South Bend, IN bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near South Bend, IN?

There are 222+ hotels available in South Bend, IN.

Philadelphia to South Bend, IN - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to South Bend, IN by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly from Philadelphia International Airport
best
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to South Bend (SBN)plane PHL - SBN
5h 31m
$169–873
Drive 669.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Philadelphia to South Bend, INcar 669.2 mi
11h
$123–177
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to South Bend Transpobus FlixBus N2641
17h 10m
$133–224
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Floridian
18h 58m
$261–1,095
Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to South Bend (SBN)plane IAD - SBN
5h 59m
$161–1,859
Bus via Baltimore
1. Take the bus from Spring Garden to Baltimorebus New York
2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to South Bend Transpobus Greyhound US0164
19h 45m
$174–257

Philadelphia to South Bend, IN by bus

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17h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 605.1 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to South Bend Transpo via Newark Penn Station in around 17h 10m.

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