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

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There are 8 ways to get from San Diego to Dayton by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Dayton

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane SAN - DAY
    8h 20m
    $149–588

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $364–698

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $763–1,639

  4. Drive 2,149.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Daytoncar car 2,149.3 mi
    35h 7m
    $393–567

  5. Fly San Diego International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SAN - CMH
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 41m
    $311–977

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SAN - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 11m
    $230–685

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Covington, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SAN - CVG
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 31m
    $230–758

  8. Train to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to Dayton

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane CLD - DAY
    11h 42m
    $164–679

San Diego to Dayton by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$364Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,908.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Dayton (DAY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 2d 5h.

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