How much is the bus ticket from South Bend to Philadelphia?

The cheapest bus tickets from South Bend to Philadelphia start at R 1 629. The average price for this route is around R 2 707. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from South Bend to Philadelphia?

The average bus journey time from South Bend to Philadelphia is 23h 20m, covering a distance of 954 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 16h 25m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the South Bend to Philadelphia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from South Bend to Philadelphia?

The earliest bus departs from South Bend to Philadelphia at 08:50. And the latest bus departs at 20:35.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from South Bend to Philadelphia?

A bus trip from South Bend to Philadelphia produces an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus South Bend to Philadelphia from R 1 575 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from South Bend to Philadelphia on 22 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:35	South Bend	19h 10m	15:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	20:35	South Bend	16h 25m	13:00	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:35	South Bend	1d	20:40	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
	Bus	20:35	South Bend	16h 45m	13:20	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:35	South Bend	1d	20:35	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags

Next departures from South Bend to Philadelphia on 23 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:35	South Bend	1d	20:40	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
	Bus	20:35	South Bend	16h 25m	13:00	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:50	South Bend	23h 20m	08:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	20:35	South Bend	16h 45m	13:20	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:35	South Bend	19h 10m	15:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from South Bend to Philadelphia on 24 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:35	South Bend	19h 10m	15:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	20:35	South Bend	16h 25m	13:00	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:50	South Bend	23h 20m	08:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	20:35	South Bend	16h 45m	13:20	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:35	South Bend	1d 2h	22:40	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Next departures from South Bend to Philadelphia on 25 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:35	South Bend	19h 10m	15:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	20:35	South Bend	16h 25m	13:00	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:35	South Bend	1d 2h	22:40	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
	Bus	20:35	South Bend	16h 45m	13:20	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:35	South Bend	1d	20:35	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags

Next departures from South Bend to Philadelphia on 27 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:35	South Bend	19h 10m	15:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	20:35	South Bend	16h 25m	13:00	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:50	South Bend	23h 20m	08:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	20:35	South Bend	16h 45m	13:20	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:35	South Bend	1d 2h	22:40	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Next departures from South Bend to Philadelphia on 28 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:35	South Bend	1d 2h	22:40	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
	Bus	20:35	South Bend	16h 25m	13:00	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:50	South Bend	23h 20m	08:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	20:35	South Bend	21h 45m	18:20	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:35	South Bend	19h 10m	15:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

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Get from South Bend to Philadelphia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 23 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 629, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

23h 20mAverage duration

954 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 444 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87444 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 629

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from South Bend to Philadelphia, PA by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from South Bend to Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from South Bend to Philadelphia start at R 1 629. The average price for this route is around R 2 707. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from South Bend to Philadelphia?
The average bus journey time from South Bend to Philadelphia is 23h 20m, covering a distance of 954 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 16h 25m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the South Bend to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from South Bend to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from South Bend to Philadelphia at 08:50. And the latest bus departs at 20:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from South Bend to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from South Bend to Philadelphia produces an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

20/12

R 4 262

21/12

R 2 696

Today

R 3 663

23/12

R 2 704

24/12

R 2 499

25/12

R 3 098

26/12

No data

27/12

R 4 022

The cheapest trip from South Bend to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 24 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 499

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 499 to R 4 262 for a bus ticket from South Bend to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 499, which is on 2025-12-24.