There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or subway
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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane SBN - DCA
4h 17m$114–617Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
cheapest- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SBN - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 39m$96–490Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
14h 40m$110–180Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian
16h 1m$370–600Drive 599.4 mi
- Drive from South Bend to Washingtoncar 599.4 mi
10h 25m$103–148
South Bend to Washington by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Washington is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 25m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Washington is to fly and subway which takes 2h 39m and costs $95 - $490.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from South Bend Transpo and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Bend Station station and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 1m.
The distance between South Bend and Washington is 533 miles. The road distance is 602.9 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 14h 40m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from South Bend to Washington, including transfers.
South Bend to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from South Bend Transpo station.
South Bend to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Washington is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 14h 40m, you could also train, which costs $370 - $600 and takes 16h 1m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from South Bend (SBN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from South Bend Transpo to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 14h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from South Bend to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from South Bend to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from South Bend to Washington Dulles International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from South Bend to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $370–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
South Bend to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
South Bend to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Washington is 603 miles. It takes approximately 10h 25m to drive from South Bend to Washington.
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