Los Angeles, CA to South Bend, IN train with Amtrak

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Compare train and bus for Los Angeles, CA to South Bend, IN

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to South Bend, IN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €218. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €218, and a train costs an average of €494.

Distance: 1810 miles (2914 km)

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€494 Average price	€218 Average price Cheapest
45h 0m Average total duration Fastest 44h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	62h 20m Average total duration 61h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Los Angeles, CA to South Bend, IN

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Trains from Los Angeles, CA to South Bend, IN run on average 7 times per day, taking around 44h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $611 (€494) but you can travel from only $269 (€218) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $269 (€218)

Distance

1810 miles (2914 km)

Average train duration

44h 30m

Cheapest ticket price

$611 (€494)

Trains per day

Fastest train

51h 50m

First train

07:51

Last train

22:00

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $269 (€218)

Train providers: Amtrak from Los Angeles, CA to South Bend, IN trains

Buy your official Amtrak train tickets from Los Angeles, CA to South Bend, IN from $319 (€258) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

Los Angeles, CA to South Bend, IN train information with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 51 h 4 min
Cheapest Price: $319
Amtrak frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Los Angeles, CA to South Bend, IN

FAQs: Travel by train from Los Angeles, CA to South Bend, IN easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Los Angeles, CA to South Bend, IN.

Yes, you can take a train from Los Angeles, CA to South Bend, IN. Alongside train options, bus services are also available for travel between these cities.

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles, CA, to South Bend, IN, is by bus, with a price of €414.

A day trip from Los Angeles, CA to South Bend, IN is not feasible due to the lengthy train travel duration of 51 hours and 50 minutes, over a distance of 2914 km. With a weekly frequency of 7 trains, the journey extends beyond a typical day trip timeframe.

A 2-3 day visit to South Bend, IN is typically sufficient to explore the local attractions and enjoy the cultural offerings in the city.

There are no direct train services between Los Angeles, CA, and South Bend, IN.

A train journey from Los Angeles, CA to South Bend, IN covers a distance of 2914 km and has a duration of approximately 51 hours and 50 minutes.

The first train from Los Angeles, CA to South Bend, IN leaves at 7:51.

The train journey from Los Angeles, CA to South Bend, IN covers a distance of 2914 kilometers and takes approximately 51 hours and 50 minutes. This indicates that there is no high-speed train service on this route, as high-speed trains typically cover such distances significantly faster.

The last train from Los Angeles, CA to South Bend, IN leaves at 19:13.

There is no night sleeper train directly operating between Los Angeles, CA and South Bend, IN. The last available train journey departs at 19:13.

Yes, the train journey from Los Angeles, CA to South Bend, IN offers a scenic experience, as it traverses diverse landscapes such as the American Southwest, Midwest plains, and iconic sites along the way. The constantly changing scenery provides a captivating view of the changing geography from the West Coast to the Midwest.

South Bend, IN is a city that offers a variety of activities and sights, although specific points of interest and activities are not detailed. However, Los Angeles, CA to South Bend, IN train travelers can expect a pleasant contrast as they experience South Bend's unique offerings after departing from the diverse and bustling paths of Los Angeles.