What is the travel distance from Columbus to South Bend?

Columbus and South Bend are 207 miles (334 km) apart.

Bus Columbus to South Bend from $57 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Columbus to South Bend on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:25am	Columbus Bus Station	10h 20m	6:45pm	South Bend	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	9:25am	Columbus (Ohio State University)	16h 15m	1:40am	South Bend	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	100 E Rich St	15h 55m	1:40am	South Bend	No tags
	Bus	1:20pm	Columbus Bus Station	9h 5m	10:25pm	South Bend	No tags
	Bus	10:45pm	Columbus Bus Station	20h 45m	7:30pm	South Bend	No tags

Get from Columbus to South Bend

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

10h 55mAverage Duration

208 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,360 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,379 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Columbus, OH to South Bend by bus

What is the travel distance from Columbus 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

11/16

No data

11/17

$76

Today

$76

11/19

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11/20

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11/21

$57

11/22

$62

11/23

$60

The cheapest trip from Columbus, OH to South Bend was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $57

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

You can expect to pay from $57 to $76 for a bus ticket from Columbus, OH to South Bend based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $57 which is on 2025-11-21.