There are 3 ways to get from Dayton to Pontiac by bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
- Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus 462
7h 23m$34–64Drive 223.6 mi
- Drive from Dayton to Pontiaccar 223.6 mi
3h 56m$41–59Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
- Take the bus from Toledo to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 53m$53–92
Dayton to Pontiac by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Pontiac is to bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 7h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Pontiac is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Pontiac. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at Downtown Pontiac via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station and Jefferson & Griswold. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Dayton and Pontiac is 243 miles. The road distance is 224.9 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Pontiac without a car is to bus which takes 7h 23m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Dayton to Pontiac, including transfers.
Dayton to Pontiac bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
Dayton to Pontiac bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Pontiac is 225 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Dayton to Pontiac.
There are 238+ hotels available in Pontiac.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Pontiac, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Downtown Pontiac via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Detroit Bus Station, and Jefferson & Griswold in around 7h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- smartbus.org
Bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Toledo to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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