There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to South Bend by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to South Bend (SBN)plane ROC - SBN
4h 25m$152–738Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0171
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to South Bend Transpobus Greyhound US0164
11h 15m$84–162Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
9h 35m$160–340Drive 509.1 mi
- Drive from Rochester to South Bendcar 509.1 mi
8h 46m$93–135
Rochester to South Bend by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to South Bend is to bus which costs $80 - $170 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to South Bend is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $150 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at South Bend Transpo via Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rochester and arriving at South Bend Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Rochester and South Bend is 463 miles. The road distance is 512.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to South Bend without a car is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs $160 - $340.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Rochester to South Bend, including transfers.
Rochester to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to South Bend is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $340 and takes 9h 35m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 11h 15m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to South Bend Station twice daily. Tickets cost $160–340 and the journey takes 9h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Rochester to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Rochester to South Bend via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Rochester to South Bend via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Rochester to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Bend Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to South Bend is 512 miles. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Rochester to South Bend.
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