There are 5 ways to get from Dayton to Lafayette by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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
best- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane DAY - LFT
6h 7m$143–665Bus via Sandy Springs
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0110 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Lafayettebus Atlanta
23h 48m$180–295Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
28h 34m$331–717Drive 926.8 mi
- Drive from Dayton to Lafayettecar 926.8 mi
16h 50m$170–245Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0110 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus Greyhound US0602
29h 24m$172–342
Dayton to Lafayette by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Lafayette is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 16h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Lafayette is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at Lafayette via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station and Atlanta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 48m.
The distance between Dayton and Lafayette is 827 miles. The road distance is 932.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Lafayette without a car is to bus via Sandy Springs which takes 23h 48m and costs $180 - $300.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Dayton to Lafayette, including transfers.
Dayton to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dayton to Lafayette is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Sandy Springs, which costs $180 - $300 and takes 23h 48m.
Dayton to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Lafayette is 1h behind Dayton. It is currently 12:43 PM in Dayton and 11:43 AM in Lafayette.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Lafayette via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Doraville Station, and Atlanta in around 23h 48m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dayton to Lafayette Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Lafayette Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Lafayette Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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 Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Lafayette Transit System
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Atlanta to Lafayette
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Lafayette is 932 miles. It takes approximately 16h 50m to drive from Dayton to Lafayette.
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