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
1h 55m$134–717Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
14h 40m$100–190Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian
16h 1m$220–460Drive 599.4 mi
- Drive from South Bend to Washingtoncar 599.4 mi
10h 26m$110–158Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 41m$126–1,220
South Bend to Washington by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Washington is to bus which costs $100 - $190 and takes 14h 40m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $130 - $750.
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 $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 1h 55m 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 1h 55m and costs $130 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 14h 40m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $460 and takes 16h 1m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from South Bend Transpo to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–190 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 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from South Bend to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from South Bend to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from South Bend Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–460
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
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 26m to drive from South Bend to Washington.
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