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

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There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to South Bend by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to South Bend

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane SFO - SBN
    8h 4m
    $215–830

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    9h 14m
    $158–352

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus
    2d 4h
    $358–702

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2d 8h
    $781–1,661

  5. Drive 2,199.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to South Bendcar car 2,199.6 mi
    34h 19m
    $402–580

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    8h 52m
    $221–485

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    9h 1m
    $177–671

  8. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    10h 1m
    $173–677

San Francisco to South Bend by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$358Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,943.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to South Bend, IN via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Chicago in around 2d 4h.

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