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

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There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to Dayton by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane ROC - DAY
    5h 25m
    $119–622

  2. Bus via Columbus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Buffalobus bus 308 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 31m
    $62–172

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Toledotrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0110
    11h 30m
    $112–248

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 30m
    $69–112

  5. Drive  459.2 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Daytoncar car 459.2 mi
    7h 58m
    $84–121

Rochester to Dayton by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 429.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Rochester (ROC) to Dayton (DAY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to 3Rd @ Perry via Buffalo, Columbus, and Salem Av @ Greyhound in around 12h 30m.

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