There are 7 ways to get from Dayton to Waco by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Waco (ACT)plane DAY - ACT
6h 33m$187–802Bus via Champaign
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign to Wacobus
24h 43m$243–293Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Dallastrain
- Take the bus from Dallas to Wacobus
31h 5m$319–694Drive 1,067.1 mi
- Drive from Dayton to Wacocar 1,067.1 mi
17h 32m$195–282Bus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Wacobus Chicago
29h 16m$258–310Bus, train via Chicago
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain
- Take the bus from Dallas to Wacobus
33h 25m$338–735Bus, train #2
- 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 Dallastrain
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Stationbus
34h 53m$346–781
Dayton to Waco by bus and taxi
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Waco is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 17h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Waco is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $180 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Waco. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at Waco via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station and Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 43m.
The distance between Dayton and Waco is 957 miles. The road distance is 1073.3 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Waco without a car is to bus via Champaign which takes 24h 43m and costs $240 - $300.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Dayton to Waco, including transfers.
Dayton to Waco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dayton to Waco is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $180 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Champaign, which costs $240 - $300 and takes 24h 43m.
Dayton to Waco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Waco is 1h behind Dayton. It is currently 10:16 PM in Dayton and 9:16 PM in Waco.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Waco, TX, USA?
American Airlines flies from Dayton (DAY) to Waco (ACT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Waco via Salem Av @ Marathon Gas Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign in around 24h 43m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Waco via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Dayton to Waco via Charlotte, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- 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 Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- 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 Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Waco is 1073 miles. It takes approximately 17h 32m to drive from Dayton to Waco.
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