There are 3 ways to get from South Bend to Waterloo by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from South Bend Station to Waterloo Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
1h 16m$22–50Drive 73.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Waterloocar 73.3 mi
1h 46m$14–20Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from South Bend Station to Waterloo Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 16m$24–35
South Bend to Waterloo by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Waterloo is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Waterloo is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $22 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from South Bend Station station and arriving at Waterloo Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Bend Station station and arriving at Waterloo Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between South Bend and Waterloo is 72 miles. The road distance is 73.7 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Waterloo without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $22 - $50.
The train from South Bend Station to Waterloo Amtrak Station takes 1h 16m including transfers and departs three times a day.
South Bend to Waterloo bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
South Bend to Waterloo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Waterloo is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $22 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $35 and takes 1h 16m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Waterloo, DeKalb County, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from South Bend Station to Waterloo Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from South Bend Station to Waterloo Amtrak Station twice a week. Tickets cost $24–35 and the journey takes 1h 16m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
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- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Waterloo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from South Bend Station to Waterloo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to Waterloo bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Waterloo Amtrak Station.
South Bend to Waterloo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Waterloo Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Waterloo is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from South Bend to Waterloo.
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