There are 6 ways to get from South Bend to Albany by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from South Bend
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane SBN - ALB
5h 26m$138–721Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0171
16h 25m$108–221Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
14h 54m$220–480Drive 720.9 mi
- Drive from South Bend to Albanycar 720.9 mi
12h 34m$132–190Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane MDW - ALB
6h 48m$165–816Bus
- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2641
- Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to 128 Central Ave, Albany, NYbus Nyc
19h$157–233
South Bend to Albany by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Albany is to bus via Brook Park which costs $100 - $230 and takes 16h 25m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Albany is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $130 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Albany. However, there are services departing from South Bend Transpo and arriving at Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Bend Station station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 54m.
The distance between South Bend and Albany is 661 miles. The road distance is 725.1 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Albany without a car is to train which takes 14h 54m and costs $220 - $480.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from South Bend to Albany, including transfers.
South Bend to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from South Bend Transpo station.
South Bend to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Albany is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $130 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $480 and takes 14h 54m, you could also bus via Brook Park, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 16h 25m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Albany, NY, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from South Bend Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $220–480 and the journey takes 14h 54m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from South Bend to Albany County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Albany County Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from South Bend to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Albany County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–480
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Bend Transpo to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- [email protected]
- Website
- Capital Bus
Bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to 128 Central Ave, Albany, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- Capital Bus
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
South Bend to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Albany is 725 miles. It takes approximately 12h 34m to drive from South Bend to Albany.
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