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How to get fromCalifornia to Daytonby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 11 ways to get from California to Dayton by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SAN - CMH
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 7m
    $262–632

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SAN - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 26m
    $140–267

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $567–1,296

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2d 2h
    $356–558

  5. Drive  2,161 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Daytoncar car 2,161 mi
    34h 45m
    $395–570

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to Covington, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SAN - CVG
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 31m
    $236–465

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane LAX - CMH
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 34m
    $177–790

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Covington, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Covington (CVG)plane plane LAX - CVG
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 42m
    $221–583

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LAX - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 48m
    $196–425

  10. Fly San Francisco International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SFO - CMH
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 3m
    $200–590

  11. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SFO - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 17m
    $229–755

California to Dayton by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$567Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,055 mi
  • Duration: 10h 7m

What companies run services between California, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to 3Rd @ Perry via St Louis Bus Station and Salem Av @ Greyhound in around 2d 2h.

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