What is the travel distance from Charlotte to South Bend?

The distance separating Charlotte and South Bend is 533 miles (859 km).

Bus Charlotte to South Bend from $170 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Charlotte to South Bend on October 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:10pm	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 2h	8:30pm	South Bend	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		2:00pm	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 4h	6:45pm	South Bend	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to South Bend on October 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:10pm	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 2h	8:30pm	South Bend	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	1d	1:05pm	South Bend	Fastest
	5:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 3h	8:45am	South Bend	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:00pm	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 4h	6:45pm	South Bend	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to South Bend on October 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:10pm	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 2h	8:30pm	South Bend	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	1d	1:05pm	South Bend	Fastest
	5:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 3h	8:45am	South Bend	No tags
	1:20pm	Charlotte Bus Station	1d 5h	6:45pm	South Bend	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:34 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to South Bend.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$129 - $240	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$202 - $357	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 78kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Charlotte to South Bend

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach South Bend. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $129, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

$129Cheapest ticket

21kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Charlotte, NC to South Bend: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$180

Average bus trip duration1d 2h

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure12:55am

Distance531 miles (856 km)

Latest bus departure10:35pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,295 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,771 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Charlotte to South Bend Bus

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

Best price found

10/02

$210

10/03

$170

Today

$173

10/05

$177

10/06

$170

10/07

No data

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The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to South Bend was searched and found on Oct 3, 2025 with a price of $170

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

You can expect to pay from $170 to $268 for a bus ticket from Charlotte, NC to South Bend based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $170 which is on 2025-10-06.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Charlotte to South Bend.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Charlotte to South Bend, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Charlotte to South Bend.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Charlotte to South Bend while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Charlotte, NC to South Bend?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 2h	Avg Price$180	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 2h	Avg Price$279	Daily Departures1

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Bus Tickets from Charlotte, NC to South Bend

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Bus Charlotte, NC to South Bend: Trip Overview

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