There are 9 ways to get from Houston to Dayton by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (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 Dayton
best- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Dayton (DAY)plane HOU - DAY
8h$153–753Bus via New South Memphis
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
27h 56m$185–326Bus, train
- Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
- Take the train from Longview to Bloomington-Normaltrain
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
30h 36m$294–609Drive 1,082.3 mi
- Drive from Houston to Daytoncar 1,082.3 mi
18h 50m$198–286Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane HOU - CMH
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
8h 26m$200–1,028Fly to Indianapolis, bus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Indianapolis (IND)plane HOU - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
8h 57m$208–946Bus
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus Houston
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0110 / ...
29h 3m$206–317Bus, train via Chicago
- Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
- Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
32h 36m$323–710Train, bus
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
34h 11m$340–760
Houston to Dayton by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Dayton is to bus via New South Memphis which costs $180 - $330 and takes 27h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Dayton is to fly which takes 8h and costs $150 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Dayton. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Memphis Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station and Northwest Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 56m.
The distance between Houston and Dayton is 979 miles. The road distance is 1088.6 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Dayton without a car is to bus via New South Memphis which takes 27h 56m and costs $180 - $330.
It takes approximately 8h to get from Houston to Dayton, including transfers.
Houston to Dayton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Dayton is to fly which takes 8h and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via New South Memphis, which costs $180 - $330 and takes 27h 56m.
Houston to Dayton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Dayton is 1h ahead of Houston. It is currently 7:31 AM in Houston and 8:31 AM in Dayton.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Dayton (DAY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Houston to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Memphis Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 27h 56m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Indianapolis via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Indianapolis via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Indianapolis via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Longview to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Longview to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–480
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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