There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Washington DC 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
2h 29m$117–621Fly 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 49m$86–430Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
15h 1m$91–169Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
15h 56m$183–400Drive 599.4 mi
- Drive from South Bend to Washington DCcar 599.4 mi
10h 26m$110–158
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 $90 - $170 and takes 15h 1m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Washington DC is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $110 - $650.
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 1m.
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 1m and costs $90 - $170.
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 $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $170 and takes 15h 1m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $400 and takes 15h 56m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Washington DC, USA?
American Airlines 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 $85–170 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
- $120–700
Flights from South Bend to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–400
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $85–170
- Website
- Greyhound
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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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