There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
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 Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane SBN - BOS
4h 53m$114–517Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
20h 33m$300–650Bus
- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2641
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
20h 40m$154–261Drive 892.3 mi
- Drive from South Bend to Bostoncar 892.3 mi
15h 20m$163–236Train 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 Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane MDW - BOS
6h 12m$133–562
South Bend to Boston by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Boston is to bus which costs $150 - $270 and takes 20h 40m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Boston is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Boston. However, there are services departing from South Bend Transpo and arriving at Boston via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Bend Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 33m.
The distance between South Bend and Boston is 793 miles. The road distance is 897.5 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Boston without a car is to train which takes 20h 33m and costs $300 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from South Bend to Boston, including transfers.
South Bend to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from South Bend Transpo station.
South Bend to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Boston is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $300 - $650 and takes 20h 33m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 20h 40m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from South Bend Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $300–650 and the journey takes 20h 33m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Boston Logan Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from South Bend to Boston Logan Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Boston Logan Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from South Bend to Boston Logan Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from South Bend to Boston Logan Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Boston Logan Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from South Bend Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
South Bend to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Boston is 898 miles. It takes approximately 15h 20m to drive from South Bend to Boston.
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