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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | South Bend | Greyhound Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | South Bend | LSU Chevron Station | No tags | ||||
Tornado Bus + Expreso | Bus | South Bend, IN | Albertsons Bakery | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | South Bend | Baton Rouge Park&Ride | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 6:09 AM EST.
Get from South Bend to Baton Rouge
The journey takes about 1 day, 12 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $123, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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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.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from South Bend to Baton Rouge by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from South Bend to Baton Rouge?
The cheapest bus tickets from South Bend to Baton Rouge start from $123. The average price for this route is around $227. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from South Bend to Baton Rouge?
The average bus trip duration from South Bend to Baton Rouge is 1d 12h, covering a distance of 822 miles (1326 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 1h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the South Bend to Baton Rouge route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 6 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from South Bend to Baton Rouge?
The earliest bus departs from South Bend to Baton Rouge at 8:50am. And the latest bus departs at 6:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from South Bend to Baton Rouge?
A bus trip from South Bend to Baton Rouge generates an estimated 33 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from South Bend to Baton Rouge was searched and found on Dec 14, 2025 with a price of $118To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from South Bend to Baton Rouge, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $118 to $184 for a bus ticket from South Bend to Baton Rouge based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $118 which is on 2025-12-15.
