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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, Moynihan Train Hall | South Bend Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall | South Bend Station | No tags | ||||
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | Train | Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall | South Bend Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall | South Bend Station | No tags | ||||
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | Train | Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall | South Bend Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to South Bend
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach South Bend. The journey takes about 22 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 835, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5649 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 R 1 339
Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to South Bend by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from New York City to South Bend?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to South Bend start from R 1 339. The average price for this train route is around R 3 706. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to South Bend?
The average train journey time from New York City to South Bend is 20h 51m, covering a distance of 1033 km. The quickest train can get you there in 17h 24m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New York City to South Bend route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 6 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to South Bend?
The earliest train from New York City to South Bend departs at 09:00. And the latest train departs at 15:40.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from New York City to South Bend was searched and found on 18 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 273To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New York City to South Bend as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 273 to R 25 574 for a train ticket from New York City to South Bend based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 273, which is on 2025-12-18.
