What is the travel distance from South Bend to Washington?

About 522 miles (841 km) separate South Bend and Washington.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Mall/Monuments, Washington National Cathedral, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Supreme Court and John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Bus South Bend to Washington from $73 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for South Bend to Washington on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:35pm	South Bend	17h 20m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	8:35pm	South Bend	14h 55m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	21h 55m	6:45am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for South Bend to Washington on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:35pm	South Bend	14h 55m	11:30am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:35pm	South Bend	17h 20m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:55 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from South Bend to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 17 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

17h 20mAverage Duration

523 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$79 - $243	Average Duration17h 20m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$74 - $975	Average Duration22h 28m	CO₂ emissions 77kg CO₂e

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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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from South Bend to Washington, DC, US by bus

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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

$73

11/17

$76

Today

$86

11/19

$106

11/20

$78

11/21

$91

11/22

No data

11/23

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The cheapest trip from South Bend to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $73

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

You can expect to pay from $73 to $122 for a bus 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 $78 which is on 2025-11-20.