How much is the train ticket from South Bend to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from South Bend to Washington start from R 1 458. The average price for this train route is around R 2 108. 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 Washington?

The average train journey time from South Bend to Washington is 16h 1m, covering a distance of 846 km. The quickest train can get you there in 16h 1m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the South Bend to Washington route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from South Bend to Washington?

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

Train South Bend to Washington from R 1 389 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from South Bend to Washington on 6 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		21:09	South Bend Station	16h 1m	13:10	Union Station	CheapestFastest
		21:09	South Bend Station	16h 1m	13:10	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from South Bend to Washington on 7 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		21:09	South Bend Station	16h 1m	13:10	Union Station	CheapestFastest
		21:09	South Bend Station	16h 1m	13:10	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from South Bend to Washington on 8 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:59	South Bend Station	1d 3h	03:00	Union Station	Cheapest
21:09	South Bend Station	16h 1m	13:10	Union Station	Fastest
21:09	South Bend Station	16h 1m	13:10	Union Station	No tags
21:09	South Bend Station	22h 19m	19:28	Union Station	No tags
21:09	South Bend Station	22h 19m	19:28	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from South Bend to Washington on 9 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
21:09	South Bend Station	16h 1m	13:10	Union Station	CheapestFastest
21:09	South Bend Station	16h 1m	13:10	Union Station	No tags
21:09	South Bend Station	22h 19m	19:28	Union Station	No tags
21:09	South Bend Station	22h 19m	19:28	Union Station	No tags
21:09	South Bend Station	22h 19m	19:28	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from South Bend to Washington on 10 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
21:09	South Bend Station	16h 1m	13:10	Union Station	CheapestFastest
21:09	South Bend Station	16h 1m	13:10	Union Station	No tags
21:09	South Bend Station	22h 19m	19:28	Union Station	No tags
21:09	South Bend Station	22h 19m	19:28	Union Station	No tags
21:09	South Bend Station	22h 19m	19:28	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from South Bend to Washington on 11 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
21:09	South Bend Station	16h 1m	13:10	Union Station	CheapestFastest
21:09	South Bend Station	16h 1m	13:10	Union Station	No tags
21:09	South Bend Station	22h 19m	19:28	Union Station	No tags
21:09	South Bend Station	22h 19m	19:28	Union Station	No tags
21:09	South Bend Station	22h 19m	19:28	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from South Bend to Washington on 12 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
21:09	South Bend Station	16h 1m	13:10	Union Station	CheapestFastest
21:09	South Bend Station	16h 1m	13:10	Union Station	No tags
21:09	South Bend Station	22h 19m	19:28	Union Station	No tags
21:09	South Bend Station	22h 19m	19:28	Union Station	No tags
21:09	South Bend Station	22h 19m	19:28	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:25 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from South Bend to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 17 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 293, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

17h 20mAverage duration

843 kmDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 293 - R 3 335	Average duration17h 20m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 458 - R 9 211	Average duration16h 1m	CO₂ emissions 77kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 755 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5755 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 458

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from South Bend to Washington, DC, US 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 Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from South Bend to Washington start from R 1 458. The average price for this train route is around R 2 108. 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 Washington?
The average train journey time from South Bend to Washington is 16h 1m, covering a distance of 846 km. The quickest train can get you there in 16h 1m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the South Bend to Washington route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from South Bend to Washington?
The earliest train from South Bend to Washington 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

04/02

R 2 448

05/02

R 2 018

Today

R 2 018

07/02

R 2 018

08/02

R 2 183

09/02

R 1 720

10/02

R 1 720

11/02

R 1 720

The cheapest trip from South Bend to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 09 Feb 2026 with a price of R 1 720

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 Washington, DC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 720 to R 34 031 for a train ticket from South Bend to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 720, which is on 2026-02-09.