There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Washington DC by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or subway
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane SBN - DCA
2h 29m$137–721Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
15h$104–192Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
15h 56m$222–443Drive 599.4 mi
- Drive from South Bend to Washington DCcar 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 52m$126–1,220
South Bend to Washington DC by bus, subway, and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Washington DC is to bus which costs $100 - $200 and takes 15h.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Washington DC is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $130 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Washington DC station. However, there are services departing from South Bend Transpo and arriving at Washington Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform via Rockville, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 56m.
The distance between South Bend and Washington DC is 540 miles. The road distance is 602.9 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Washington DC without a car is to bus which takes 15h and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from South Bend to Washington DC, including transfers.
South Bend to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from South Bend Transpo station.
South Bend to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Washington DC is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $130 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 15h, you could also train, which costs $220 - $450 and takes 15h 56m.
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 Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–440
- 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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 DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
South Bend to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rockville Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Washington DC is 603 miles. It takes approximately 10h 26m to drive from South Bend to Washington DC.
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