What is the distance between Washington and South Bend?

The distance between the two cities is 522 miles (841 km).

Bus Washington to South Bend from $71 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Washington to South Bend on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:00am	Union Station	16h 25m	10:25pm	South Bend	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:45am	Dupont Circle	1d 7h	6:45pm	South Bend	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:45am	Dupont Circle	1d 7h	6:45pm	South Bend	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	6:30pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 3h	10:25pm	South Bend	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	6:30pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 3h	10:25pm	South Bend	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington 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 1 day, 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

1d Average Duration

520 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$55 - $282	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$63 - $2,515	Average Duration21h 39m	CO₂ emissions 77kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,377 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

4/55,588 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,341 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 Washington, DC, US to South Bend by bus

What is the distance between Washington and 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

11/14

$94

11/15

$67

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$71

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$71

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to South Bend was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $67

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

You can expect to pay from $67 to $716 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to South Bend based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $71 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.