There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to Dayton by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
best- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Dayton (DAY)plane ROA - DAY
6h 40m$66–376Bus
- Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Exit 118 - Park and Ridebus Swb
- Take the bus from Christiansburg to Wytheville Rural King Parking Lotbus
- Take the bus from Wytheville to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
15h 10m$77–172Train, bus
- Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Ashland Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
18h 11m$142–348Drive 358.8 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to Daytoncar 358.8 mi
6h 34m$66–95Train to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
- Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Dayton (DAY)plane LYH - DAY
9h 23m$78–394Bus via Nashville (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0105 / ...
17h 10m$120–229
Roanoke to Dayton by bus, taxi, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Dayton is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Dayton is to drive which takes 6h 34m and costs $65 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke station to Dayton. However, there are services departing from 3rd St Station Slip D and arriving at Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Christiansburg, Wytheville, N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus and Northwest Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.
The distance between Roanoke and Dayton is 318 miles. The road distance is 360.9 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Dayton without a car is to bus which takes 15h 10m and costs $75 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Roanoke to Dayton, including transfers.
Roanoke to Dayton bus services, operated by Valley Metro Roanoke, depart from 3rd St Station Slip D.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Dayton is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $65 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $180 and takes 15h 10m.
Roanoke to Dayton bus services, operated by Valley Metro Roanoke, arrive at Exit 118 - Park and Ride station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Dayton is 361 miles. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Roanoke to Dayton.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Dayton (DAY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Exit 118 - Park and Ride, Christiansburg, Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot, Wytheville, N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 15h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Dayton via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Dayton via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Dayton via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Dayton via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Ashland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 540 982 2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro Roanoke
Bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Exit 118 - Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Valley Metro Roanoke
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