What is the travel distance from Los Angeles to South Bend?

The distance separating Los Angeles and South Bend is 1810 miles (2919 km).

Bus Los Angeles to South Bend from $222 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Los Angeles to South Bend on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:40pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	3d	7:30pm	South Bend	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	7:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 15h	1:40am	South Bend	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	7:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 15h	1:40am	South Bend	No tags
	Bus	8:35am	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 14h	1:40am	South Bend	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	8:45am	USC (Hope/Jefferson)	2d 13h	1:40am	South Bend	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to South Bend

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach South Bend. The journey takes about 2 days, 9 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $230, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

2d 9hAverage Duration

1807 milesDistance

73kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$230 - $397	Average Duration2d 9h	CO₂ emissions 73kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$248 - $1,928	Average Duration2d 3h	CO₂ emissions 265kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,374 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,327 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Los Angeles, US to South Bend by bus

What is the travel distance from Los Angeles to South Bend?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$216

11/14

No data

Today

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11/16

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11/17

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11/18

$222

11/19

$246

11/20

$222

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to South Bend was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $216

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

You can expect to pay from $216 to $246 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to South Bend based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $222 which is on 2025-11-18.