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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Penn Station | South Bend Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Penn Station | South Bend Station | Fastest | ||||
| Train | EWR Airport - AirTrain P4 | South Bend Station | No tags | ||||
NextGen Acela + Amtrak | Train | Penn Station | South Bend Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | EWR Airport - AirTrain P4 | South Bend Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Newark to South Bend
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach South Bend. The journey takes about 16 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just £69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5752 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £81
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newark, NJ to South Bend by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Newark to South Bend?
The cheapest train tickets from Newark to South Bend start from £81. The average price for this train route is around £128. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Newark to South Bend?
The average train journey time from Newark to South Bend is 20h 28m, covering a distance of 632 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 18h 35m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Newark to South Bend route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Newark to South Bend?
The earliest train from Newark to South Bend departs at 09:14. And the latest train departs at 14:29.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to South Bend was searched and found on 2 Feb 2026 with a price of £87To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Newark, NJ to South Bend as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £87 to £784 for a train ticket from Newark, NJ to South Bend based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £87, which is on 2026-02-02.
