How much is the train ticket from South Bend to New York City?

The cheapest train tickets from South Bend to New York City start from R 1 346. The average price for this train route is around R 3 906. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from South Bend to New York City?

The average train journey time from South Bend to New York City is 21h 18m, covering a distance of 1033 km. The quickest train can get you there in 18h 43m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the South Bend to New York City route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 8 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from South Bend to New York City?

The earliest train from South Bend to New York City departs at 21:09. And the latest train departs at 23:59.

Train South Bend to New York City from R 1 280 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from South Bend to New York City on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	23:59	South Bend Station	22h 16m	22:15	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	23:59	South Bend Station	19h 6m	19:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	23:59	South Bend Station	19h 6m	19:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	23:59	South Bend Station	22h 16m	22:15	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	23:59	South Bend Station	22h 16m	22:15	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from South Bend to New York City on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	23:59	South Bend Station	22h 16m	22:15	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	Train	23:59	South Bend Station	18h 43m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	23:59	South Bend Station	18h 43m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	21:09	South Bend Station	21h 56m	19:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	21:09	South Bend Station	19h 41m	16:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from South Bend to New York City on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	23:59	South Bend Station	18h 43m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:59	South Bend Station	18h 43m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	21:09	South Bend Station	20h 39m	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	21:09	South Bend Station	19h 41m	16:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	21:09	South Bend Station	20h 39m	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from South Bend to New York City on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	23:59	South Bend Station	19h 6m	19:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	Train	23:59	South Bend Station	18h 43m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	23:59	South Bend Station	18h 43m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	21:09	South Bend Station	20h 39m	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	21:09	South Bend Station	19h 41m	16:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:32 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from South Bend to New York City

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 21 hours 18 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 346, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day

21h 18mAverage duration

1033 kmDistance

94kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 516 - R 9 341	Average duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 346 - R 26 638	Average duration21h 18m	CO₂ emissions 94kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5637 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 346

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from South Bend to New York City by train

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 train ticket from South Bend to New York City?
The cheapest train tickets from South Bend to New York City start from R 1 346. The average price for this train route is around R 3 906. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from South Bend to New York City?
The average train journey time from South Bend to New York City is 21h 18m, covering a distance of 1033 km. The quickest train can get you there in 18h 43m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the South Bend to New York City route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 8 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from South Bend to New York City?
The earliest train from South Bend to New York City departs at 21:09. And the latest train departs at 23:59.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

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10/12

R 2 595

Today

R 3 909

12/12

No data

13/12

R 3 269

14/12

R 2 058

15/12

R 2 785

16/12

R 2 595

The cheapest trip from South Bend to New York City was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 058

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 058 to R 25 146 for a train ticket from South Bend to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 058, which is on 2025-12-14.