There are 6 ways to get from Lorain to Dayton by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Elyria Station to Toledotrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0110
6h 49m$76–131Drive 177.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lorain to Daytoncar 177.5 mi
3h 54m$33–47Fly
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Dayton (DAY)plane CLE - DAY
5h 55m$285–1,276Bus via Toledo (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0110
6h 58m$63–102Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0105
8h 3m$58–100Bus #2
- Take the bus from Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus Cleveland
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Columbus-Chicago
8h 9m$68–146
Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Dayton (DAY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lorain to Dayton is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Lorain to Dayton is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lorain to Dayton. However, there are services departing from Lorain County Transportation & CS and arriving at Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Toledo Bus Stop and Northwest Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Lorain and Dayton is 247 miles. The road distance is 178.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lorain to Dayton without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 49m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Lorain to Dayton, including transfers.
Lorain to Dayton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lorain County Transportation & CS station.
The best way to get from Lorain to Dayton is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $280 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Toledo, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 6h 58m.
Lorain to Dayton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Toledo Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lorain to Dayton is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Lorain to Dayton.
What companies run services between Lorain, OH, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Dayton (DAY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lorain to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Lorain County Transportation & CS, Toledo Bus Stop, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 6h 58m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Dayton via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,400
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Dayton via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Dayton via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Dayton via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Dayton via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Elyria Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- 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 Toledo Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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