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

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

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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
    6h 49m
    $79–434

  2. Bus via Indianapolis (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 11m
    $103–197

  3. 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 46m
    $142–324

  4. Drive 695.7 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Daytoncar car 695.7 mi
    11h 48m
    $127–184

  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
    7h 52m
    $110–493

  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 28m
    $431–1,079

  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 5m
    $464–1,122

  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 5m
    $529–1,147

  9. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2548
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511
    17h 22m
    $103–169

  10. 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
    $184–404

Minneapolis to Dayton by bus, subway, and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 599.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dayton (DAY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Chicago, Cumberland, LaSalle, Chicago Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 16h 11m.

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