What is the travel distance from Richmond to South Bend?

Richmond and South Bend are 547 miles (882 km) apart.

Bus Richmond to South Bend from $138 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Richmond to South Bend on November 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:50pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	18h 55m	8:45am	South Bend	Cheapest
	2:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	18h 35m	8:45am	South Bend	Fastest
	11:30am	Main Street Station	20h 21m	7:51am	South Bend Station	No tags
	9:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	21h 35m	6:45pm	South Bend	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30pm	Henrico	21h 15m	6:45pm	South Bend	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach South Bend. The journey takes about 20 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $104, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

20h 35mAverage Duration

540 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$104 - $325	Average Duration20h 35m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$94 - $2,394	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 81kg CO₂e

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Greyhound

3.5/587,382 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.

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,366 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.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Richmond, VA, US to South Bend by bus

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The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to South Bend was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $138

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

You can expect to pay from $138 to $224 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to South Bend based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $148 which is on 2025-11-19.