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

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There are 11 ways to get from Minneapolis to Dayton by plane, train, bus, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 52m
    $79–444

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Martin Luther King Dr & Jefferson Ave WB to Meijer - Middletownbus bus Cl
    18h 8m
    $327–498

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    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 to Oxfordbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Oxford to Daytontaxi taxi
    19h 25m
    $442–697

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Martin Luther King Dr & Jefferson Ave WB to Meijer - Middletownbus bus Cl
    19h 39m
    $166–247

  5. Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MSP - CMH
    2. Drive from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Daytoncar car
    5h 28m
    $450–1,030

  6. Fly to Fort Wayne International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane MSP - FWA
    2. Drive from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Daytoncar car
    5h 35m
    $92–462

  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 Government Square Area H to Meijer - Middletownbus bus
    6h 33m
    $515–1,182

  8. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MSP - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Daytoncar car
    6h 2m
    $170–847

  9. Fly to Indianapolis, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MSP - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Oxfordbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Oxford to Daytontaxi taxi
    8h 28m
    $232–791

  10. Bus via South Hub

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Martin Luther King Dr & Jefferson Ave WB to Meijer - Middletownbus bus Cl
    20h 15m
    $162–255

  11. Drive  695.7 mi

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

Minneapolis to Dayton by bus and taxi

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration19h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 599.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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 - N.B. via Madison, Cincinnati, Martin Luther King Dr & Jefferson Ave WB, Meijer - Middletown, and 1St @ Central in around 19h 39m.

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