What is the cheapest way to get from Dayton to Kelleys Island?

The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Kelleys Island is to drive and car ferry which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dayton to Kelleys Island?

The fastest way to get from Dayton to Kelleys Island is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 45m and costs $40 - $60.

How far is it from Dayton to Kelleys Island?

The distance between Dayton and Kelleys Island is 208 miles.

How do I travel from Dayton to Kelleys Island without a car?

The best way to get from Dayton to Kelleys Island without a car is to bus and taxi and car ferry which takes 6h 2m and costs $130 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Dayton to Kelleys Island?

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Dayton to Kelleys Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kelleys Island?

There are 265+ hotels available in Kelleys Island.

Dayton to Kelleys Island - 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car ferry, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Dayton to Kelleys Island by bus, taxi, car ferry, or car

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Bus, taxi, car ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
2. Take the taxi from Toledo Bus Stop to Marblehead, OHtaxi
3. Take the car ferry from Marblehead, OH to Kelleys Islandcarferry
6h 2m
$136–189
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Dayton to Marblehead, OHcar
2. Take the car ferry from Marblehead, OH to Kelleys Islandcarferry Kelleys Island Ferry
3h 45m
$43–57
Bus, taxi, car ferry via Wright Stop Plaza - N.B.
1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
2. Take the taxi from Toledo Bus Stop to Marblehead, OHtaxi
3. Take the car ferry from Marblehead, OH to Kelleys Islandcarferry
6h 8m
$136–189

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Distance: 206.3 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Kelleys Island, OH, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dayton to Kelleys Island. However, you can take the line 08 bus to Northwest Hub, walk to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, take the bus to Toledo Bus Stop, take the taxi to Marblehead, OH, then take the car ferry to Kelleys Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dayton to Kelleys Island via Marblehead, OH in around 3h 45m.

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