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

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Dayton by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane CAE - DAY
    6h 48m
    $134–804

  2. Drive 544.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Daytoncar car 544.8 mi
    9h 22m
    $100–144

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    19h
    $120–246

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Toledotrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0110
    29h 33m
    $362–734

Columbia to Dayton by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$362Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 473.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Dayton (DAY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Charlotte Bus Station, N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 19h.

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