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

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There are 10 ways to get from Saint Paul to Dayton by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Dayton

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane MSP - DAY
    7h 2m
    $214–1,104

  2. Bus via Chicago

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Portland, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Portland, IN to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 28m
    $96–229

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    15h 30m
    $163–339

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2548
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511
    16h 42m
    $119–195

  5. Drive 686.6 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Daytoncar car 686.6 mi
    11h 36m
    $126–181

  6. Fly to Fort Wayne International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane MSP - FWA
    2. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 59m
    $110–484

  7. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MSP - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 54m

  8. Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MSP - CMH
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 43m
    $420–1,044

  9. Fly to Covington, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MSP - CVG
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 13m
    $816–1,524

  10. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 17m
    $211–434

Saint Paul to Dayton by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration15h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 599.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dayton (DAY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 16h 42m.

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