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

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to South Bend by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane PWM - SBN
    4h 12m
    $169–769

  2. Bus via Brook Park

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to South Bend Transpobus bus
    22h 55m
    $156–318

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    2. Take the train from Boston to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    23h 9m
    $311–693

  4. Drive 946.7 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to South Bendcar car 946.7 mi
    17h 48m
    $173–250

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to South Bend Transpobus bus
    23h 3m
    $171–323

Portland to South Bend by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 826.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to South Bend Transpo via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 22h 55m.

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