There are 7 ways to get from Dayton to Hershey by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Columbus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Columbusbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the bus from Columbus to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
14h 15m$74–116Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
14h 42m$68–124Drive 444.9 mi
- Drive from Dayton to Hersheycar 444.9 mi
7h 48m$82–118Fly Dayton to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DAY - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
8h 43m$101–493Fly Dayton to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane DAY - DCA
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
10h 17m$143–711Fly Dayton to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane DAY - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
11h$123–540Bus to Covington, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane CVG - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
11h 49m$201–991
Dayton to Hershey by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Hershey is to bus which costs $65 - $130 and takes 14h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Hershey is to drive which takes 7h 48m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Hershey. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Columbus and Harrisburg Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
The distance between Dayton and Hershey is 513 miles. The road distance is 447.5 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Hershey without a car is to bus via Columbus which takes 14h 15m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 14h 15m to get from Dayton to Hershey, including transfers.
Dayton to Hershey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
Dayton to Hershey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Hershey is 447 miles. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Dayton to Hershey.
There are 198+ hotels available in Hershey.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Hershey, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Columbus, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Harrisburg Transportation Center in around 14h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Dayton to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Covington to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Covington to Philadelphia International Airport via Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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