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How to get fromDayton to Columbusby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dayton to Columbus by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbustaxi taxi
    4h 4m
    $117–162

  2. Drive 128.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dayton to Columbuscar car 128.1 mi
    2h 19m
    $24–34

  3. Bus, taxi via Wright Stop Plaza - N.B.

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbustaxi taxi
    4h 10m
    $117–162

  4. Bus, taxi via Greenwood

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the taxi from County Line Rd at Greenwood Park Mall to Columbustaxi taxi
    5h 39m
    $99–134

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  • Distance: 156.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Columbus, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dayton to Columbus. However, you can take the line 08 bus to Northwest Hub, walk to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, then take the taxi to Columbus. Alternatively, you can drive from Dayton to Columbus in around 2h 19m.

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