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How to get fromLafayette to Daytonby train, bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Lafayette to Dayton by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    5h 30m
    $42–81

  2. Drive 170.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lafayette to Daytoncar car 170.9 mi
    3h 4m
    $32–45

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane LAF - DAY
    8h 25m
    $53–323

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    5h 57m
    $32–74

  5. Bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)

    1. Take the bus from Courtyard Lafayette to Indianapolis Airportbus bus Purdue
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    6h 8m
    $47–68

Lafayette to Dayton by train, bus, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Lafayette, IN, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?

United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Dayton (DAY) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Indianapolis Union Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 5h 57m.

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