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

The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Detroit is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Bend to Detroit is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $70 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between South Bend and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Toledo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from South Bend to Detroit?

The distance between South Bend and Detroit is 183 miles. The road distance is 186.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Bend to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $19 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from South Bend to Detroit, including transfers.

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

South Bend to Detroit bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.

Bus or fly from South Bend to Detroit?

The best way to get from South Bend to Detroit is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $70 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $110 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the South Bend to Detroit bus arrive?

South Bend to Detroit bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Toledo station.

Can I drive from South Bend to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Detroit is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from South Bend to Detroit.

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

Book your South Bend to Detroit bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 497+ hotels available in Detroit.

South Bend to Detroit - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Detroit by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)SBN - DTW
2h 42m
$70–428
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to ToledoChicago
2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus StationGreyhound US0135 / ...
5h 15m
$19–106
Train, bus
1. Take the train from South Bend Station to ToledoLake Shore Limited / ...
2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus StationGreyhound US0135 / ...
5h 17m
$39–425
Drive 185.5 mi
1. Drive from South Bend to Detroit185.5 mi
3h 45m
$34–49
Bus via Baltimore St - Southbound
1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to ToledoChicago
2. Take the bus from Toledo to DetroitAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 45m

South Bend to Detroit by bus

14Weekly Buses

5h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 182 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta flies from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Detroit Bus Station via Toledo Bus Stop in around 5h 15m.

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