What is the cheapest way to get from Dayton to Marion?

The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Marion is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dayton to Marion?

The fastest way to get from Dayton to Marion is to fly and drive which takes 6h 37m and costs $95 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Dayton and Marion?

No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Marion. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at Cedar Rapids via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.

How far is it from Dayton to Marion?

The distance between Dayton and Marion is 543 miles. The road distance is 493.6 miles.

How do I travel from Dayton to Marion without a car?

The best way to get from Dayton to Marion without a car is to bus which takes 14h 13m and costs $75 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Dayton to Marion?

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Dayton to Marion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dayton to Marion bus from?

Dayton to Marion bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Dayton to Marion?

The best way to get from Dayton to Marion is to bus which takes 14h 13m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $490 and takes 8h 54m.

Where does the Dayton to Marion bus arrive?

Dayton to Marion bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Dayton and Marion?

Marion is 1h behind Dayton. It is currently 3:20 AM in Dayton and 2:20 AM in Marion.

Can I drive from Dayton to Marion?

Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Marion is 494 miles. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Dayton to Marion.

Where can I stay near Marion?

There are 46+ hotels available in Marion.

Dayton to Marion - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Dayton to Marion by plane, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, bus (Greyhound), or train

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Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane DAY - ALO
2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Marioncar
6h 37m
$97–508
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cedar Rapidsbus Greyhound US0154S
14h 13m
$79–169
Drive 490.7 mi
1. Drive from Dayton to Marioncar 490.7 mi
8h 38m
$90–130
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane DAY - CID
8h 54m
$88–488
Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane DAY - MLI
2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Cedar Rapidsbus
10h 13m
$101–512
Bus via Portland
1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Portland, INbus
2. Take the bus from Portland, IN to Chicagobus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cedar Rapidsbus
16h 3m
$79–199
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cedar Rapidsbus
16h 12m
$127–259

Dayton (DAY) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) flights

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6h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 539.7 mi
Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Marion, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Marion via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Cedar Rapids in around 14h 13m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Dayton (DAY) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) hourly.

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