There are 5 ways to get from Dayton to Irvine by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Dayton
best- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane DAY - SNA
8h 26m$262–1,102Bus to Covington, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane CVG - SNA
11h 4m$252–1,021Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
2d 5h$738–1,583Bus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Anaheimbus
2d 5h$355–680Drive 2,165.9 mi
- Drive from Dayton to Irvinecar 2,165.9 mi
34h 31m$396–571
Dayton to Irvine by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Irvine is to bus which costs $350 - $700 and takes 2 days 5h.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Irvine is to fly which takes 8h 26m and costs $260 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at Main-Harvard via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
The distance between Dayton and Irvine is 1929 miles. The road distance is 2178.5 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Irvine without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 5h and costs $700 - $1,600.
It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Dayton to Irvine, including transfers.
Dayton to Irvine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dayton to Irvine is to fly which takes 8h 26m and costs $260 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $700 and takes 2 days 5h.
Dayton to Irvine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Irvine is 3h behind Dayton. It is currently 2:23 PM in Dayton and 11:23 AM in Irvine.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Dayton (DAY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Main-Harvard via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 2d 5h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Dayton to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,300
Flights from Dayton to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Dayton to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Charlotte, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 33m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,300
Flights from Covington to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Covington to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Dayton to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Dayton to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,400
Flights from Covington to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dayton to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from Covington to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Covington to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Covington to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–550
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Irvine is 2178 miles. It takes approximately 34h 31m to drive from Dayton to Irvine.
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