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How to get fromDayton to Los Angelesby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Dayton to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Dayton to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DAY - LAX
    9h 19m
    $119–505

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $343–559

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 3h
    $558–1,294

  4. Drive  2,167 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to Los Angelescar car 2,167 mi
    34h 30m
    $396–572

  5. Fly Dayton to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane DAY - BUR
    10h 15m
    $178–762

  6. Bus to Covington, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CVG - LAX
    10h 14m
    $219–583

  7. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CMH - LAX
    11h 6m
    $169–692

  8. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IND - LAX
    10h 55m
    $195–426

Dayton to Los Angeles by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$343Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,954.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Dayton (DAY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Los Angeles Union Station via Salem Av @ Marathon Gas Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 1h.

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