There are 8 ways to get from Reston to Dayton by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Dayton (DAY)plane IAD - DAY
4h 7m$54–334Bus via Pittsburgh
- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
16h 25m$78–174Train, bus via Pittsburgh
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
17h 1m$111–248Drive 439.1 mi
- Drive from Reston to Daytoncar 439.1 mi
8h 30m$81–116Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dayton (DAY)plane DCA - DAY
5h 1m$91–558Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
17h 31m$87–150Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Toledotrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0110
19h 51m$167–368Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Alexandria to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
23h 46m$210–455
Reston to Dayton by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reston to Dayton is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Reston to Dayton is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $50 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Reston to Dayton. However, there are services departing from Reston Town Center Metro Bay L and arriving at Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Dulles - Kiss & Fly, Washington Union Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Northwest Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.
The distance between Reston and Dayton is 394 miles. The road distance is 441.7 miles.
The best way to get from Reston to Dayton without a car is to bus via Pittsburgh which takes 16h 25m and costs $75 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Reston to Dayton, including transfers.
Reston to Dayton bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.
The best way to get from Reston to Dayton is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $50 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus via Pittsburgh, which costs $75 - $180 and takes 16h 25m.
Reston to Dayton bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reston to Dayton is 442 miles. It takes approximately 8h 30m to drive from Reston to Dayton.
What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?
United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Dayton (DAY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reston Town Center Metro Bay L to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Dulles International Airport, Dulles - Kiss & Fly, Washington Union Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 16h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $190–420
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $10–35
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