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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Daytonby bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Dayton by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus bus It 22
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0110
    10h 31m
    $63–117

  2. Drive  264.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Daytoncar car 264.1 mi
    5h 44m
    $49–70

  3. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 58m
    $114–260

  4. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane GRR - DAY
    8h 6m
    $56–336

  5. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 41m
    $83–150

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    11h 38m
    $76–175

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane ORD - DAY
    8h 58m
    $85–380

  8. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane MKG - DAY
    5h 31m
    $129–399

Grand Rapids to Dayton by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 393.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 31m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Riverview @ Dayton Art Institute via Detroit Bus Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 10h 31m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Dayton (DAY) hourly.

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