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

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Dayton by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Charlottesville

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    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane CHO - DAY
    5h 15m
    $185–941

  2. Drive 428.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Daytoncar car 428.9 mi
    7h 37m
    $79–114

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ashland Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 49m
    $138–303

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 27m
    $96–183

  5. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane DCA - DAY
    6h 27m
    $278–1,572

Charlottesville to Dayton by bus, train, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration15h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Dayton (DAY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 18h 27m.

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