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

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There are 8 ways to get from Richmond to Dayton by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly from Richmond International Airport

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane RIC - DAY
    6h 51m
    $67–412

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 7m
    $88–178

  3. Train, bus via Columbus

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 53m
    $161–341

  4. Drive 495.7 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Daytoncar car 495.7 mi
    8h 42m
    $91–131

  5. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane DCA - DAY
    6h 49m
    $123–626

  6. Bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane IAD - DAY
    7h 4m
    $72–359

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    20h 51m
    $157–347

  8. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 13m
    $271–573

Richmond to Dayton by bus and foot

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration16h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Dayton (DAY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richmond to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Washington Union Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 16h 7m.

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