What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to South Bend?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to South Bend is to bus which costs $160 - $230 and takes 22h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to South Bend?

The fastest way to get from Boston to South Bend is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $110 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and South Bend?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at South Bend, IN via New York, NY and Columbus - Mound St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and South Bend?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston and arriving at South Bend Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 14m.

How far is it from Boston to South Bend?

The distance between Boston and South Bend is 794 miles. The road distance is 896.3 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to South Bend without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to South Bend without a car is to train which takes 20h 14m and costs $90 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Boston to South Bend?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Boston to South Bend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to South Bend bus from?

Boston to South Bend bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to South Bend train from?

Boston to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Boston to South Bend?

The best way to get from Boston to South Bend is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $650 and takes 20h 14m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $230 and takes 22h 31m.

Where does the Boston to South Bend bus arrive?

Boston to South Bend bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York City Chinatown station.

Where does the Boston to South Bend train arrive?

Boston to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Bend Station.

Can I drive from Boston to South Bend?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to South Bend is 896 miles. It takes approximately 15h 18m to drive from Boston to South Bend.

How do I get a train ticket from Boston to South Bend?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Boston to South Bend?

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Where can I stay near South Bend?

There are 213+ hotels available in South Bend.

Boston to South Bend - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Boston to South Bend by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to South Bend (SBN)plane BOS - SBN
4h 50m
$112–532
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Boston to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
20h 14m
$90–650
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York City Chinatownbus
2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Columbus, OHbus Nyc
3. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to South Bend, INbus
22h 31m
$164–226
Drive 891.1 mi
1. Drive from Boston to South Bendcar 891.1 mi
15h 18m
$163–235

Boston to South Bend by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

20h 14mAverage Duration

$90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 789.2 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to South Bend (SBN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to South Bend Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–650 and the journey takes 20h 14m.

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