There are 4 ways to get from Dayton to Athens by bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus Chicago
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athensbus Route A
5h 28m$18–56Drive 133.4 mi
- Drive from Dayton to Athenscar 133.4 mi
2h 46m$25–36Bus via Columbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Columbusbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the bus from Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus 379 A
6h 4m$41–62Bus via Wright Stop Plaza - N.B.
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus Greyhound US0105 / ...
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athensbus Route A
6h 13m$22–36
Dayton to Athens by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Athens is to bus via Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. which costs $22 - $40 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Athens is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Athens. However, there are services departing from Riverview @ Dayton Art Institute and arriving at Athens via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station and N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Dayton and Athens is 158 miles. The road distance is 134.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs $18 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Dayton to Athens, including transfers.
Dayton to Athens bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
Dayton to Athens bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Athens is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Dayton to Athens.
There are 26+ hotels available in Athens.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Athens, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from Riverview @ Dayton Art Institute to Athens via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus in around 5h 28m.
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 888 954 6287
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go bus
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Go bus
- Book at
- Go bus booking
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Go bus
- Book at
- Go bus booking
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Miller Transportation
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- Greyhound
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