Trains tickets from Washington, DC, US to South Bend

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Next departures for Washington to South Bend on October 4
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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to South Bend.

Average Price$63 - $195Average Duration1d
21kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$89 - $569Average Duration21h 39m
77kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
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busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to South Bend

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 $63, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
1d Average Duration
$63Cheapest ticket
21kgCO₂ emissions

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

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Average ticket price$197
Average train trip duration21h 39m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure10:09am
Distance524 miles (845 km)
Latest train departure3:57pm

Washington to South Bend Train

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

Best price found
09/29
$122
09/30
$122
Today
$147
10/02
$147
10/03
$147
10/04
$104
10/05
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10/06
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to South Bend was searched and found on Oct 4, 2025 with a price of $104

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

You can expect to pay from $104 to $1,707 for a train 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 $104 which is on 2025-10-04.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Washington to South Bend is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to South Bend, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Washington and South Bend, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Washington to South Bend.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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