There are 4 ways to get from Dayton to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane DAY - COU
6h 36m$147–617Bus via Indianapolis (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus
12h 10m$73–142Drive 469.6 mi
- Drive from Dayton to Columbiacar 469.6 mi
8h 4m$86–124Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus Greyhound US0175s
13h 4m$73–142
Dayton to Columbia by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Columbia is to bus which costs $70 - $150 and takes 13h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at Columbia via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
The distance between Dayton and Columbia is 469 miles. The road distance is 472.3 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Columbia without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 12h 10m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Dayton to Columbia, including transfers.
Dayton to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dayton to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 12h 10m.
Dayton to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Columbia is 1h behind Dayton. It is currently 8:13 AM in Dayton and 7:13 AM in Columbia.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Columbia via Salem Av @ Marathon Gas Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 12h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Dayton to Columbia Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Dayton to Columbia Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Columbia is 472 miles. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Dayton to Columbia.
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