There are 6 ways to get from Pontiac to Dayton by bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, drive
best- Take the bus from Detroit to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lima Regional Transit Authoritybus
- Drive from Lima Regional Transit Authority to Meijer @ Executivecar
7h 29mDrive 223.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pontiac to Daytoncar 223.6 mi
3h 57m$41–59Train, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, drive
- Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane DTW - CMH
- Drive from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Daytoncar
6h 17m$118–658Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Covington Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Government Square Area H to Meijer - Middletownbus Cl
10h 46mTrain, fly to Fort Wayne International Airport, drive
- Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane DTW - FWA
- Drive from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Daytoncar
6h 26m$95–490Train, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
- Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane DTW - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Daytoncar
6h 38m$114–540
Detroit (DTW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontiac to Dayton is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Pontiac to Dayton is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontiac to Dayton. However, there are services departing from Downtown Pontiac and arriving at Meijer - Middletown via Detroit, Toledo Bus Stop, Covington Transit Center and Government Square Area H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
The distance between Pontiac and Dayton is 241 miles. The road distance is 224.9 miles.
The best way to get from Pontiac to Dayton without a car is to bus which takes 10h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Pontiac to Dayton, including transfers.
Pontiac to Dayton bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
Pontiac to Dayton bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontiac to Dayton is 225 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Pontiac to Dayton.
There are 175+ hotels available in Dayton.
What companies run services between Pontiac, MI, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from Downtown Pontiac to Dayton via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Toledo Bus Stop, Covington Bus Stop, Covington Transit Center, 4th at Walnut, Government Square Area H, and Meijer - Middletown in around 10h 46m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from Detroit to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
Flights from Detroit to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Detroit to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Detroit to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lima Regional Transit Authority
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Covington Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 513-785-5237
- Website
- butlercountyrta.com
Bus from Government Square Area H to Meijer - Middletown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- http://www.butlercountyrta.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.butlercountyrta.com/schedules-maps
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