There are 7 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dayton by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane DTW - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Daytoncar
3h 55m$148–818Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0110
7h 24m$34–64Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Dayton193 mi
3h 11mDrive 193 mi
- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Daytoncar 193 mi
3h 11m$36–51Fly to Fort Wayne International Airport, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane DTW - FWA
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
5h 51m$83–409Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane DTW - CMH
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
5h 27m$825–1,042Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0110
7h 52m$49–84
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dayton by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dayton is to bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dayton is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dayton. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Detroit Bus Station and Northwest Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Dayton is 435 miles. The road distance is 194.1 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dayton without a car is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dayton, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dayton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dayton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dayton is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dayton.
There are 180+ hotels available in Dayton.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Dayton, OH, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Detroit to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Detroit to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Dayton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











