There are 7 ways to get from South Bend to Port Arthur by plane, bus, train, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, 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 to Jack Brooks Regional Airport
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane SBN - BPT
5h 25m$172–652Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from South Bend to Indianapolisbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Port Arthurbus
26h 49m$285–391Train, bus
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Port Arthur Transitbus
30h 27m$397–804Drive 1,070.4 mi
- Drive from South Bend to Port Arthurcar 1,070.4 mi
19h 25m$196–283Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane SBN - LCH
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Port Arthurbus
7h 19m$195–685Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Beaumont Stationtrain
30h 45m$472–964Bus
- Take the bus from South Bend to Garybus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Port Arthur Transitbus
33h 55m$240–469
South Bend to Port Arthur by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Port Arthur is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 19h 25m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Port Arthur is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $170 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Port Arthur. However, there are services departing from South Bend and arriving at Port Arthur via Indianapolis and Atlanta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Port Arthur station. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Beaumont Station via Chicago Union Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 45m.
The distance between South Bend and Port Arthur is 936 miles. The road distance is 1076.7 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Port Arthur without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 26h 49m and costs $280 - $400.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from South Bend to Port Arthur, including transfers.
South Bend to Port Arthur bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from South Bend station.
South Bend to Port Arthur train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Port Arthur is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $170 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis, which costs $280 - $400 and takes 26h 49m, you could also train, which costs $470 - $1,000 and takes 30h 45m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Port Arthur, TX, USA?
American Airlines flies from South Bend (SBN) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend to Port Arthur via Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Doraville Station, and Atlanta in around 26h 49m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Jack Brooks Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from South Bend to Jack Brooks Regional Airport via Charlotte, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from South Bend to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- 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
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Beaumont Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from South Bend to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Indianapolis to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $120–170
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Port Arthur Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–100
Bus from South Bend to Gary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $25–40
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Port Arthur Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $160–240
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Atlanta to Port Arthur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Lake Charles to Port Arthur
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Port Arthur Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from South Bend to Gary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Port Arthur Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from South Bend to Gary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from South Bend to Gary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to Port Arthur bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Gary station.
Port Arthur is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 6:58 PM in South Bend and 5:58 PM in Port Arthur.
South Bend to Port Arthur train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Port Arthur is 1077 miles. It takes approximately 19h 25m to drive from South Bend to Port Arthur.
Book your South Bend to Port Arthur bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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