There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Dayton by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Dayton
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Dayton (DAY)plane SMF - DAY
7h 30m$161–656Train, bus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
2d 11h$734–1,677Bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
2d 12h$342–638Drive 2,270.9 mi
- Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Daytoncar 2,270.9 mi
35h 44m$415–599Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane SMF - CMH
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
10h 6m$252–1,066Fly to Indianapolis, bus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Indianapolis (IND)plane SMF - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
10h 56m$238–927Fly to Covington, bus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Covington (CVG)plane SMF - CVG
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
10h 55m$254–1,013
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Dayton by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Dayton is to fly which costs $160 - $700 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Dayton is to fly which takes 7h 30m and costs $160 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Dayton. However, there are services departing from Terminal A and arriving at Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via 8Th St & K St, Sacramento, Phoenix Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Northwest Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Dayton is 2016 miles. The road distance is 2284.1 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Dayton without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 11h and costs $700 - $1,700.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Dayton, including transfers.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Dayton bus services, operated by ACN Autobuses, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Dayton is to fly which takes 7h 30m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $650 and takes 2 days 12h.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Dayton bus services, operated by ACN Autobuses, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Dayton is 3h ahead of Sacramento Airport (SMF). It is currently 6:14 AM in Sacramento Airport (SMF) and 9:14 AM in Dayton.
What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Dayton, OH, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Dayton (DAY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal A to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via J St. at 8th St., 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento, Phoenix Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 2d 12h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 6m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Covington via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Covington via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Covington via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Dayton via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Dayton via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Covington via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Dayton via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Indianapolis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Indianapolis via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Covington via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Covington via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Covington via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Dayton via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Dayton via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Covington via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +52 664 299 0487
- [email protected]
- Website
- acnautobuses.com
Bus from Sacramento to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- acnautobuses.com
- Book at
- acnautobuses.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–440
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Dayton is 2284 miles. It takes approximately 35h 44m to drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Dayton.
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