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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    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
    12h 37m
    $146–209

  2. Drive 593.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Daytoncar car 593.3 mi
    10h 3m
    $109–157

  3. Train, bus via Chicago

    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
    $172–387

  4. Fly to Dayton

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane MCI - DAY
    7h 37m
    $262–1,402

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 11m
    $186–321

  6. 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 44m
    $173–304

  7. 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 to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 9m
    $230–454

  8. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MCI - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 8m
    $684–1,054

  9. 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
    8h 2m
    $149–877

Kansas City to Dayton by bus and foot

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration12h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 603.3 mi
  • Duration: 12h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via St Louis Bus Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 12h 37m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Dayton (DAY) hourly.

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