What is the travel distance from Portland to South Bend?

The distance separating Portland and South Bend is 822 miles (1325 km).

Bus Portland to South Bend from $172 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Portland to South Bend on November 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:45pm	Portland (Park & Ride)	1d 5h	6:45pm	South Bend	No tags
1:45pm	Portland (Park & Ride)	1d 5h	6:45pm	South Bend	No tags
1:45pm	Portland (Park & Ride)	1d 5h	6:45pm	South Bend	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to South Bend

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach South Bend. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just $238, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

821 milesDistance

120kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$172 - $172	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$238 - $267	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 120kg CO₂e

Bus Portland, ME to South Bend: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$172

Average bus trip duration1d 5h

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure1:45pm

Distance821 miles (1324 km)

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Greyhound

3.5/587,346 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.

Amtrak

4/55,560 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

Portland to South Bend Bus

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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 Portland and South Bend!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Portland to South Bend, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by bus 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 Portland to South Bend.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Portland to South Bend, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Portland, ME to South Bend?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 5h	Avg Price$172	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 3h	Avg Price$267	Daily Departures3

Will you be returning to Portland, ME by bus?

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