There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Dayton by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, 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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dayton
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Dayton (DAY)plane RDU - DAY
6h 43m$70–394Bus via Greensboro
cheapest- Take the bus from Union Station - Bus Platform B to N Columbia St at Rosemary Stbus Crx
- Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Greensboro Depotbus 4
- Take the bus from Greensboro to Winston-Salembus
- Take the bus from Winston Salem to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
18h 26m$60–146Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound Stbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
17h 45m$67–142Train, bus
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Toledotrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0110
24h 37m$247–529Drive 500.6 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Daytoncar 500.6 mi
8h 51m$92–132Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Dayton
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Dayton (DAY)plane CLT - DAY
8h 33m$109–468Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane RDU - CMH
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
7h 45m$96–630
Raleigh to Dayton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Dayton is to bus via Greensboro which costs $55 - $150 and takes 18h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Dayton is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $65 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Dayton. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at 3Rd @ Perry via Raleigh Bus Station, Winston Salem(Trans Center), S Grant Ave & E Mound St, Columbus and Salem Av @ Greyhound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 45m.
The distance between Raleigh and Dayton is 441 miles. The road distance is 503.5 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Dayton without a car is to bus which takes 17h 45m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Raleigh to Dayton, including transfers.
Raleigh to Dayton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Dayton is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $65 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 17h 45m.
Raleigh to Dayton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Winston Salem(Trans Center) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Dayton is 503 miles. It takes approximately 8h 51m to drive from Raleigh to Dayton.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Dayton (DAY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to 3Rd @ Perry via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Columbus - Mound St, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, S High St & E Rich St, Columbus, and Salem Av @ Greyhound in around 17h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dayton via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dayton via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dayton via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dayton via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Dayton via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–490
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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