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How to get fromDayton to Wilmingtonby plane, train, bus, car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Dayton to Wilmington by plane, train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DAY - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain train
    4h 48m
    $110–1,205

  2. Bus, train #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    17h 35m
    $90–715

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Readingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Suburban Station to Wilmingtontrain train Wil
    16h 37m
    $91–152

  4. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Wilmingtontrain train Cardinal
    24h 28m
    $267–582

  5. Drive 515.6 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to Wilmingtoncar car 515.6 mi
    9h 22m
    $95–136

  6. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane DAY - DCA
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain train
    5h 22m
    $140–1,359

  7. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane DAY - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain train
    6h 4m
    $105–1,118

Dayton to Wilmington by bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration16h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 528.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Wilmington, DE, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dayton to Wilmington. However, you can take the line 43 bus to Dayton International Airport, walk to Dayton (DAY) airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), walk to Airport Terminal A, take the train to Gray 30th St Station, then take the train to Wilmington. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Wilmington via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Reading, Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St & 11th St, JFK Blvd & 17th St, and Suburban Station in around 16h 37m.

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