Bus Tickets from South Bend to Washington, DC, US

Next departures

Next departures for South Bend to Washington on September 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
South Bend
Union StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
South Bend
Union StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
South Bend
Union StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
South Bend
Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery AveNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
South Bend
Dupont CircleNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from South Bend to Washington

Bus
Average PriceUS$70 - US$263Average Duration1d 3h
21kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$74 - US$423Average Duration16h 1m
77kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from South Bend to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 16 hours 1 minute, and with fares starting at just US$74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
16h 1mAverage Duration
US$74Cheapest ticket
77kgCO₂ emissions

Bus South Bend to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$87
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 3h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure1:45am
Distance842 km
Latest bus departure1:30pm

South Bend to Washington Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip South Bend - Washington, DC, US

  1. What is the travel distance from South Bend to Washington?

    The distance covered from South Bend to Washington is 841 km (522 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-30
US$88
08-31
US$85
Today
US$106
09-02
US$99
09-03
US$78
09-04
US$76
09-05
US$73
09-06
US$71
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from South Bend to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Sep 6, 2025 with a price of US$71

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from South Bend to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$71 to US$106 for a bus ticket from South Bend to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$71 which is on 2025-09-06.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between South Bend and Washington!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from South Bend to Washington.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from South Bend to Washington.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from South Bend to Washington while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from South Bend to Washington, DC, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to South Bend by bus?

Bus from Washington, DC, US to South Bend

You can also go to Washington, DC, US by train

Train from South Bend to Washington, DC, US

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