There are 8 ways to get from Dayton to Mesa 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 from Dayton
best- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Phoenix (PHX)plane DAY - PHX
8h 50m$124–604Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
41h 28m$299–474Bus, train via Flagstaff
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
46h 15m$532–1,186Drive 1,791.4 mi
- Drive from Dayton to Mesacar 1,791.4 mi
29h 3m$327–473Bus to Covington, fly
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Phoenix (PHX)plane CVG - PHX
9h 39m$224–512Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Columbusbus
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Phoenix (PHX)plane CMH - PHX
10h 28m$184–731Bus to Indianapolis, fly
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Phoenix (PHX)plane IND - PHX
10h 18m$170–365Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicagobus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Tempebus
2d 19h$610–1,399
Dayton to Mesa by bus, foot, and tram (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Mesa is to bus and fly which costs $170 - $370 and takes 10h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Mesa is to fly which takes 8h 50m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Mesa station. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 28m.
The distance between Dayton and Mesa is 1637 miles. The road distance is 1801.9 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Mesa without a car is to bus which takes 41h 28m and costs $290 - $480.
It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Dayton to Mesa, including transfers.
Dayton to Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dayton to Mesa is to fly which takes 8h 50m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $480 and takes 41h 28m.
Dayton to Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Mesa is 3h behind Dayton. It is currently 10:37 PM in Dayton and 7:37 PM in Mesa.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Mesa, AZ, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Dayton (DAY) to Phoenix (PHX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Mesa Dr/Main St via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, and 44th St/Washington in around 41h 28m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Covington to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Covington to Phoenix via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Covington to Phoenix via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Phoenix via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Phoenix via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Phoenix via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Phoenix via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Indianapolis to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Phoenix via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Phoenix via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Tucson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- 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 St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $240–380
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Website
- Greyhound
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