Bus Tickets from Washington, DC to South Bend, IN

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: South Bend
    Destination location: South Bend
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to South Bend.

Average Price$70 - $183Average Duration18h 50m
21kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
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Average Price$146 - $481Average Duration15h 46m
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 18 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
18h 50mAverage Duration
$70Cheapest ticket
21kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington to South Bend: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$100
Average bus trip duration18h 50m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure6:00am
Distance523 miles (842 km)
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Washington to South Bend Bus

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

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04/26
$72
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$119
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05/02
$88
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington to South Bend was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $72

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

You can expect to pay from $72 to $139 for a bus ticket from Washington to South Bend based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $88 which is on 2025-05-02.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Washington to South Bend.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Washington 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 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 Washington to South Bend.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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