There are 4 ways to get from Elkhart to Washington by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, subway
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)SBN - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
3h 4m$139–535Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Washington Union StationFloridian
15h 36m$60–210Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0164
16h 49m$76–251Drive 583.4 mi
- Drive from Elkhart to Washington583.4 mi
10h 9m$107–154
Elkhart to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Washington is to bus which costs $75 - $260 and takes 16h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Washington is to fly and subway which takes 3h 4m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Franklin & 6th and arriving at Washington Union Station via South Bend Transpo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 49m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station station and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 36m.
The distance between Elkhart and Washington is 551 miles. The road distance is 586.8 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Washington without a car is to train which takes 15h 36m and costs $60 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Elkhart to Washington, including transfers.
Elkhart to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from South Bend Transpo station.
Elkhart to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Washington is to train which takes 15h 36m and costs $60 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $260 and takes 16h 49m.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–210 and the journey takes 15h 36m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from South Bend Transpo to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–250 and the journey takes 14h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from South Bend to Washington Dulles International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from South Bend to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $60–170
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $85–210
- Business - advance purchase
- $110–480
- Business Class
- $190–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–250
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Elkhart to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Elkhart to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Washington is 587 miles. It takes approximately 10h 9m to drive from Elkhart to Washington.
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