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How to get fromKansas City to Daytonby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Kansas City to Dayton by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Dayton

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane MCI - DAY
    7h 33m
    $97–552

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    14h 3m
    $87–172

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    15h 12m
    $167–357

  4. Drive 596.7 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Daytoncar car 596.7 mi
    10h 9m
    $109–158

  5. Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MCI - CMH
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 58m
    $149–877

  6. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MCI - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 23m
    $627–1,050

  7. Train, bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    14h 17m
    $140–285

  8. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 21m
    $138–286

  9. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 1m
    $210–435

Kansas City to Dayton by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration14h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 601.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Kansas City, KS, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Dayton (DAY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Minnesota Ave At 7Th Street Eb to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via East Village Bay M, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 14h 3m.

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