There are 6 ways to get from Dayton to State College by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane DAY - SCE
6h 40m$103–606Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Columbusbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the bus from Columbus to State College Regional Airportbus FlixBus N2640
11h 50m$53–98Bus via Pittsburgh
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus Pittsburgh
11h 16m$77–167Drive 386.3 mi
- Drive from Dayton to State Collegecar 386.3 mi
7h 3m$71–102Bus via Northwest Hub
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
13h 19m$64–162Bus via Pittsburgh #2
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh to State Collegebus Fab605
14h 17m$87–192
Dayton to State College by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to State College is to bus which costs $50 - $100 and takes 11h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to State College is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to State College. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at State College, Pa via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station and Pittsburgh Greyhound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
The distance between Dayton and State College is 369 miles. The road distance is 388.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to State College without a car is to bus via Pittsburgh which takes 11h 16m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Dayton to State College, including transfers.
Dayton to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dayton to State College is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Pittsburgh, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 11h 16m.
Dayton to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to State College is 389 miles. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Dayton to State College.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and State College, PA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to State College, Pa via Salem Av @ Marathon Gas Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Pittsburgh Greyhound in around 11h 16m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Dayton to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
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 Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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