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How to get fromDayton to Californiaby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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

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  1. Bus to Covington, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CVG - LAX
    10h 14m
    $229–734

  2. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IND - SAN
    10h 31m
    $209–851

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 2h
    $332–652

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 3h
    $652–1,507

  5. Drive 2,167 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to Los Angelescar car 2,167 mi
    34h 30m
    $396–572

  6. Bus to Covington, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CVG - SAN
    10h 14m
    $234–776

  7. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CMH - SAN
    10h 6m
    $317–957

  8. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CMH - LAX
    10h 42m
    $312–1,365

  9. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CMH - SFO
    10h 56m
    $286–816

  10. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IND - LAX
    10h 55m
    $214–309

  11. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IND - SFO
    11h 12m
    $228–760

Dayton to California by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$332Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,991.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Los Angeles Union Station via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

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