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How to get fromAlton to Daytonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Alton to Dayton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Alton Station to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    9h 39m
    $70–142

  2. Drive 350.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alton to Daytoncar car 350.7 mi
    6h 9m
    $64–93

  3. Fly to Dayton

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane STL - DAY
    6h 5m
    $127–501

  4. Train, bus via Bloomington

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 1m
    $94–189

  5. Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane STL - CMH
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 10m
    $859–1,036

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Dayton (DAY) flights

Calendar128Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 385.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 39m

What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Dayton (DAY) hourly.

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