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How to get fromSouth Bend to Detroit, MIby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Detroit, MI by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SBN - DTW
    2h 50m
    $76–459

  2. Drive 185.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to Detroit, MIcar car 185.1 mi
    3h 45m
    $34–49

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Detroitbus bus Bsb 14 / ...
    5h 11m
    $60–117

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Toledotrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Detroitbus bus Bsb 14 / ...
    5h 12m
    $54–137

  5. Bus via Lima

    1. Take the bus from South Bend to Limabus bus Bsb 22
    2. Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0110
    7h 35m
    $84–120

South Bend to Detroit, MI by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta flies from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend Station to Detroit via Toledo in around 5h 11m.

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