There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Dayton by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Dayton (DAY)plane SNA - DAY
7h 41m$436–1,756Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
2d 4h$346–666Train, bus
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
2d 4h$738–1,583Drive 2,160.8 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Daytoncar 2,160.8 mi
34h 46m$395–570
Irvine to Dayton by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Dayton is to bus which costs $340 - $700 and takes 2 days 4h.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Dayton is to fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $430 - $1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Dayton. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Brea Mall, Pomona Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, St Louis Bus Station and Northwest Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between Irvine and Dayton is 1929 miles. The road distance is 2173.4 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Dayton without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs $340 - $700.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Irvine to Dayton, including transfers.
Irvine to Dayton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Montclair Transcenter station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Dayton is to fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $430 - $1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $700 and takes 2 days 4h.
Irvine to Dayton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Dayton is 3h ahead of Irvine. It is currently 10:22 AM in Irvine and 1:22 PM in Dayton.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Dayton (DAY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Ring-Brea Mall, Brea Mall, Pomona Transit Center, Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, St Louis Bus Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 2d 4h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Dayton via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–1,800
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–1,800
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Dayton via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Dayton via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450–1,900
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–1,800
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Dayton via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 54m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Dayton via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–2,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–550
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Dayton is 2173 miles. It takes approximately 34h 46m to drive from Irvine to Dayton.
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