There are 7 ways to get from Washington to LaPorte by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway
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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to South Bend (SBN)plane DCA - SBN
3h 27m$206–962Drive 623.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to LaPortecar 623.7 mi
10h 56m$114–165Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpobus Greyhound US0164
16h 26m$122–243Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
19h$247–500Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DCA - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Carroll Ave.train
5h 2m$157–648Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DCA - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Carroll Ave.train
5h 27m$173–903Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to South Bend
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to South Bend (SBN)plane IAD - SBN
5h 12m$153–710
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to LaPorte is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to LaPorte is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $200 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to LaPorte. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Rolling Prairie, IN via South Bend, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to LaPorte station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h.
The distance between Washington and LaPorte is 557 miles. The road distance is 627.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to LaPorte without a car is to bus which takes 16h 26m and costs $120 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Washington to LaPorte, including transfers.
Washington to LaPorte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to LaPorte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to LaPorte is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $200 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $250 and takes 16h 26m, you could also train, which costs $240 - $500 and takes 19h.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and LaPorte, IN, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to South Bend (SBN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpo twice daily. Tickets cost $95–180 and the journey takes 14h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–440
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Carroll Ave.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
Train from Van Buren St. to Carroll Ave.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center 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 Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to LaPorte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at South Bend Transpo station.
LaPorte is 1h behind Washington. It is currently 7:49 AM in Washington and 6:49 AM in LaPorte.
Washington to LaPorte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to LaPorte is 627 miles. It takes approximately 10h 56m to drive from Washington to LaPorte.
There are 194+ hotels available in LaPorte.