There are 5 ways to get from Dayton to Wilmington by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Fly to Wilmington International Airport
best- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane DAY - ILM
6h 4m$111–569Bus via Raleigh
cheapest- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus
21h 13m$106–239Drive 603.3 mi
- Drive from Dayton to Wilmingtoncar 603.3 mi
11h 2m$111–159Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane DAY - OAJ
- Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Wilmingtontaxi
7h 37m$222–662Bus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus
23h 9m$119–269
Dayton to Wilmington by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Wilmington is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 11h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Wilmington is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Wilmington. However, there are services departing from Riverview @ Dayton Art Institute and arriving at Market St WB at 12th St via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Raleigh Bus Station and Forden Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 13m.
The distance between Dayton and Wilmington is 549 miles. The road distance is 606.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Wilmington without a car is to bus via Raleigh which takes 21h 13m and costs $100 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Dayton to Wilmington, including transfers.
Dayton to Wilmington bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dayton to Wilmington is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Raleigh, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 21h 13m.
Dayton to Wilmington bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Wilmington is 607 miles. It takes approximately 11h 2m to drive from Dayton to Wilmington.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Wilmington, NC, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverview @ Dayton Art Institute to Market St WB at 12th St via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Raleigh Bus Station, and Forden Station in around 21h 13m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Wilmington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Dayton to Wilmington International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Dayton to Wilmington International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Dayton to Wilmington International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Dayton to Albert J. Ellis Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Dayton to Albert J. Ellis Airport via Reagan Washington, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Dayton to Albert J. Ellis Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Dayton to Albert J. Ellis Airport via Philadelphia, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dayton to Wilmington International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Dayton to Albert J. Ellis Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Wilmington International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Prestige Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-787-6556
- Website
- prestigetaxiservices.com
Tarheel Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-938-8989
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