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How to get fromMinneapolis–Saint Paul to Daytonby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Dayton by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Dayton

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane MSP - DAY
    7h 5m
    $81–426

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    16h 32m
    $162–344

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2548
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511
    18h 16m
    $114–200

  4. Drive 692.1 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Daytoncar car 692.1 mi
    11h 43m
    $127–183

  5. Fly to Fort Wayne International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane MSP - FWA
    2. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 2m
    $112–486

  6. Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MSP - CMH
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 39m
    $433–1,082

  7. Fly to Covington, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MSP - CVG
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 16m
    $467–1,126

  8. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MSP - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 14m
    $532–1,154

  9. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 39m
    $210–434

  10. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Portland, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Portland, IN to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 56m
    $94–228

Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Dayton by bus, train, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration16h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 597.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dayton (DAY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marshall & Otis Station to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 18h 16m.

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