There are 6 ways to get from McAllen to Dayton by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Dayton (DAY)plane MFE - DAY
6h 53m$428–1,909Bus via Irving
cheapest- Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
34h 52m$246–465Bus, train via St. Louis
- Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Dallasbus
- Take the train from Dallas to St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
35h 9m$380–702Bus, train
- Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Marcosbus
- Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
45h 53m$496–1,014Bus
- Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Laredo Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Laredo to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaignbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
34h 56m$254–488Drive 1,428.7 mi
- Drive from McAllen to Daytoncar 1,428.7 mi
25h 26m$261–377
McAllen to Dayton by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McAllen to Dayton is to bus via Irving which costs $240 - $470 and takes 34h 52m.
The fastest way to get from McAllen to Dayton is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $420 - $2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from McAllen station to Dayton. However, there are services departing from McAllen Central Station and arriving at Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Dallas Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station and Northwest Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 52m.
The distance between McAllen and Dayton is 1273 miles. The road distance is 1437.1 miles.
The best way to get from McAllen to Dayton without a car is to bus via Irving which takes 34h 52m and costs $240 - $470.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from McAllen to Dayton, including transfers.
McAllen to Dayton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from McAllen Central Station.
The best way to get from McAllen to Dayton is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $420 - $2,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Irving, which costs $240 - $470 and takes 34h 52m.
McAllen to Dayton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Dayton is 1h ahead of McAllen. It is currently 5:26 PM in McAllen and 6:26 PM in Dayton.
What companies run services between McAllen, TX, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?
American Airlines flies from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Dayton (DAY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McAllen Central Station to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Dallas Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 34h 52m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Mcallen Miller International Airport to Dayton via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dallas to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–470
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from McAllen Central Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from McAllen Central Station to San Marcos
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from McAllen Central Station to Laredo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from McAllen Central Station to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Laredo to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–350
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $180–350
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Yes, the driving distance between McAllen to Dayton is 1437 miles. It takes approximately 25h 26m to drive from McAllen to Dayton.
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