There are 7 ways to get from Cary to Dayton by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dayton
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Dayton (DAY)plane RDU - DAY
7h 3m$72–398Train, bus
- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Take the bus from Greensboro to Winston-Salembus
- Take the bus from Winston Salem to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
16h 42m$79–163Train, bus via Toledo
- Take the train from Cary to Toledotrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0110
25h 21m$234–534Drive 493.5 mi
- Drive from Cary to Daytoncar 493.5 mi
8h 45m$91–131Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Dayton
- Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Dayton (DAY)plane CLT - DAY
8h 15m$104–464Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane RDU - CMH
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
8h 6m$104–632Bus
- Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
19h 29m$110–202
Cary to Dayton by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cary to Dayton is to drive which costs $90 - $130 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Cary to Dayton is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $70 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Cary to Dayton. However, there are services departing from Cary Depot and arriving at 3Rd @ Perry via Regional Transit Center, Durham, Charlotte Bus Station, N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus and Salem Av @ Greyhound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 29m.
The distance between Cary and Dayton is 441 miles. The road distance is 496.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cary to Dayton without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 42m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Cary to Dayton, including transfers.
Cary to Dayton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.
The best way to get from Cary to Dayton is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $70 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 19h 29m.
Cary to Dayton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cary to Dayton is 496 miles. It takes approximately 8h 45m to drive from Cary to Dayton.
What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Dayton (DAY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cary Depot to 3Rd @ Perry via Regional Transit Center, Durham Station, Durham, Charlotte Bus Station, N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus, and Salem Av @ Greyhound in around 19h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dayton via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dayton via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dayton via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dayton via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Dayton via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 704-348-1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sunway Charters
Bus from Greensboro to Winston-Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- Sunway Charters
- Passenger
- $6–9
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