There are 5 ways to get from Washington to South Bend 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 from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to South Bend (SBN)plane DCA - SBN
2h 12m$113–578Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the subway from McPherson Square, 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
3h 50m$77–391Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpobus Greyhound US0164
14h 55m$110–170Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Floridian
15h 54m$370–600Drive 597.2 mi
- Drive from Washington to South Bendcar 597.2 mi
10h 27m$106–153
Washington to South Bend by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to South Bend is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to South Bend is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs $110 - $600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at South Bend Transpo. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at South Bend Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 54m.
The distance between Washington and South Bend is 533 miles. The road distance is 600.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to South Bend without a car is to bus which takes 14h 55m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Washington to South Bend, including transfers.
Washington to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to South Bend is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 14h 55m, you could also train, which costs $370 - $600 and takes 15h 54m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to South Bend (SBN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $110–170 and the journey takes 14h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Sunday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $370–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at South Bend Transpo station.
Washington to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Bend Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to South Bend is 601 miles. It takes approximately 10h 27m to drive from Washington to South Bend.
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