There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento to Dayton by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Dayton
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Dayton (DAY)plane SMF - DAY
9h 10m$134–605Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
2d 4h$368–605Train, 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 9h$643–1,415Drive 2,267.5 mi
- Drive from Sacramento to Daytoncar 2,267.5 mi
35h 34m$414–598Fly 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
11h 36m$201–880
Sacramento to Dayton by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Dayton is to fly which costs $130 - $650 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Dayton is to fly which takes 9h 10m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Dayton. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at 3Rd @ Perry via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Salem Av @ Greyhound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between Sacramento and Dayton is 2027 miles. The road distance is 2280.7 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Dayton without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs $360 - $650.
It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Sacramento to Dayton, including transfers.
Sacramento to Dayton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Dayton is to fly which takes 9h 10m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $360 - $650 and takes 2 days 4h.
Sacramento to Dayton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
Dayton is 3h ahead of Sacramento. It is currently 1:23 PM in Sacramento and 4:23 PM in Dayton.
What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Dayton (DAY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to 3Rd @ Perry via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Salem Av @ Greyhound in around 2d 4h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
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
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Dayton is 2281 miles. It takes approximately 35h 34m to drive from Sacramento to Dayton.
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