What is the travel distance from Rochester to South Bend?

It's about 727 km (451 miles) from Rochester to South Bend.

Bus Rochester to South Bend from $86 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Rochester to South Bend on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	4:20pm	Rochester	1d 3h	7:30pm	South Bend	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	5:45pm	Rochester	1d 1h	7:30pm	South Bend	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	5:45pm	Rochester	1d 1h	7:30pm	South Bend	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	4:15pm	Rochester	1d 3h	7:30pm	South Bend	No tags
	Bus	6:10am	Rochester	12h 35m	6:45pm	South Bend	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to South Bend

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach South Bend. The journey takes about 9 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 35mAverage Duration

731 kmDistance

67kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$91 - $191	Average Duration12h 35m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$74 - $593	Average Duration9h 35m	CO₂ emissions 67kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,391 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,411 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

New York Trailways

4/54,412 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rochester, NY, US to South Bend by bus

What is the travel distance from Rochester to South Bend?
It's about 727 km (451 miles) from Rochester to South Bend.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-21

$162

11-22

$203

Today

$175

11-24

$146

11-25

No data

11-26

$146

11-27

No data

11-28

$205

The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to South Bend was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $146

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

You can expect to pay from $146 to $205 for a bus ticket from Rochester, NY, US to South Bend based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $146 which is on 2025-11-24.