There are 5 ways to get from Jefferson City to Dayton by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from Columbia Regional Airport
best- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Dayton (DAY)plane COU - DAY
6h 11m$254–1,049Drive 474.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jefferson City to Daytoncar 474.7 mi
8h 15m$87–126Train, bus
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louistrain Missouri River Runner / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
11h 10m$97–192Shuttle to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Jefferson City, Missouri to St Louis International Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Dayton (DAY)plane STL - DAY
8h 36m$349–1,348Bus
- Take the bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
12h 21m$94–177
Jefferson City to Dayton by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jefferson City to Dayton is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Jefferson City to Dayton is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $250 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Jefferson City to Dayton. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City and arriving at Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via St Louis Bus Station and Northwest Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
The distance between Jefferson City and Dayton is 476 miles. The road distance is 477.4 miles.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Dayton without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 10m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Jefferson City to Dayton, including transfers.
Jefferson City to Dayton bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Jefferson City station.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Dayton is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $250 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 12h 21m.
Jefferson City to Dayton bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Dayton is 1h ahead of Jefferson City. It is currently 1:24 PM in Jefferson City and 2:24 PM in Dayton.
What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Dayton (DAY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Jefferson City, St Louis Bus Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 12h 21m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Dayton via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,400
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Dayton via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Dayton via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,500
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Dayton via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–1,900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Dayton via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Dayton via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Dayton via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- 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
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 573-368-4656
- [email protected]
- Website
- usaxonline.com
Shuttle from Jefferson City, Missouri to St Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $135–150
- Website
- https://usaxonline.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Jefferson City to Dayton is 477 miles. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Jefferson City to Dayton.
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