There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Dayton by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Dayton (DAY)plane BFL - DAY
8h 52m$446–1,730Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
2d 4h$396–766Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
2d 6h$769–1,626Drive 2,176.6 mi
- Drive from Bakersfield to Daytoncar 2,176.6 mi
35h 7m$398–574
Bakersfield to Dayton by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Dayton is to bus which costs $390 - $800 and takes 2 days 4h.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Dayton is to fly which takes 8h 52m and costs $440 - $1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Dayton. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Northwest Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between Bakersfield and Dayton is 1955 miles. The road distance is 2189.3 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Dayton without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs $390 - $800.
It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Bakersfield to Dayton, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Dayton bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Dayton is to fly which takes 8h 52m and costs $440 - $1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $390 - $800 and takes 2 days 4h.
Bakersfield to Dayton bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Dayton is 3h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 1:57 AM in Bakersfield and 4:57 AM in Dayton.
What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Dayton (DAY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 2d 4h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Dayton via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,700
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Dayton via San Francisco, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–2,000
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Dayton via San Francisco, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $490–1,900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Dayton via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–1,800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–600
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Dayton is 2189 miles. It takes approximately 35h 7m to drive from Bakersfield to Dayton.
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