There are 8 ways to get from Dayton to Monterey by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Dayton to Monterey Regional Airport
best- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane DAY - MRY
10h 12m$145–655Bus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
2d 13h$419–669Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Emeryvilletrain
- Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus
2d 17h$637–1,537Drive 2,402.2 mi
- Drive from Dayton to Montereycar 2,402.2 mi
38h 45m$439–634Fly Dayton to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane DAY - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
11h 6m$197–762Bus to Covington, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane CVG - MRY
13h 18m$215–923Bus to Covington, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane CVG - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
13h 35m$257–640Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane CMH - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
13h 28m$250–622
Dayton to Monterey by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Monterey is to bus and fly and shuttle which costs $250 - $650 and takes 13h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Monterey is to fly which takes 10h 12m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.
The distance between Dayton and Monterey is 2075 miles. The road distance is 2416.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Monterey without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 13h and costs $410 - $700.
It takes approximately 10h 12m to get from Dayton to Monterey, including transfers.
Dayton to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dayton to Monterey is to fly which takes 10h 12m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $700 and takes 2 days 13h.
Dayton to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Monterey is 3h behind Dayton. It is currently 10:43 AM in Dayton and 7:43 AM in Monterey.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Tyler / Franklin via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 2d 13h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Monterey Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Dayton to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Dayton to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Covington to Monterey Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Covington to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Covington to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,500
Flights from Covington to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,400
- 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 Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–470
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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