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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave) | South Bend | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | New York Port Authority | South Bend | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | New York Port Authority | South Bend | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave) | South Bend | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Queens Jamaica (44th Pl/Archer Ave) | South Bend | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to South Bend
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach South Bend. The journey takes about 22 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to South Bend by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from New York City to South Bend?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to South Bend start from $116. The average price for this route is around $172. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from New York City to South Bend?
The average bus travel time from New York City to South Bend is 22h 30m, covering a distance of 1030 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 17h 5m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the New York City to South Bend route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, New York Trailways.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to South Bend?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to South Bend at 8:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to South Bend?
A bus trip from New York City to South Bend generates an estimated 26 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from New York City to South Bend?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is New York Trailways, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 4431 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to South Bend?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company New York Trailways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New York City to South Bend?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is New York Trailways, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to South Bend?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is New York Trailways, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from New York City to South Bend was searched and found on Feb 13, 2026 with a price of $163To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New York City to South Bend, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $163 to $286 for a bus ticket from New York City to South Bend based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $163 which is on 2026-02-13.
What's the cheapest way to go from New York City to South Bend?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationTop travelled bus routes
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