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How to get fromPontiac to South Bendby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Line 462 bus, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Pontiac to Woodward & Baltimorebus bus 462
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to South Bend Stationtrain train
    6h 32m
    $68–132

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Pontiac to Larned & Griswoldbus bus 462
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to South Bend Transpobus bus
    7h 41m
    $31–92

  3. Line 462 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Pontiac to Woodward & Baltimorebus bus 462
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to South Bend Stationbus bus
    6h 32m
    $78–112

  4. Drive 191.6 mi

    1. Drive from Pontiac to South Bendcar car 191.6 mi
    4h 1m
    $35–51

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DTW - SBN
    4h 5m
    $98–591

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    8h 18m
    $126–253

Pontiac to South Bend by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Pontiac, MI, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Pontiac to South Bend Station via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, and Toledo in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 18m.

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