There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Cleveland by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from South Bend to Clevelandbus Bsb 26
5h 5m$25–70Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
5h 39m$140–220Drive 254.7 mi
- Drive from South Bend to Clevelandcar 254.7 mi
4h 13m$47–68Fly
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane SBN - CLE
4h 36m$77–430Bus via Brookpark Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
5h 56m$48–70
South Bend to Cleveland by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Cleveland is to bus which costs $25 - $70 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Cleveland is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $45 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from South Bend and arriving at Cleveland. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Bend Station station and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between South Bend and Cleveland is 262 miles. The road distance is 256.2 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Cleveland without a car is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $25 - $70.
The bus from South Bend to Cleveland takes 5h 5m including transfers and departs once daily.
South Bend to Cleveland bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend station.
South Bend to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Cleveland is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $25 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 5h 39m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $430 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
Barons Bus operates a bus from South Bend to Cleveland once daily. Tickets cost $25–70 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from South Bend Station to Cleveland Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $140–220 and the journey takes 5h 39m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from South Bend to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from South Bend to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from South Bend to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from South Bend to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from South Bend to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
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
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
South Bend to Cleveland bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Cleveland station.
South Bend to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Cleveland is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from South Bend to Cleveland.
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