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

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There are 9 ways to get from San Francisco to Dayton by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Dayton

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane SFO - DAY
    10h
    $382–1,514

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Covington, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SFO - CVG
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 3m
    $264–634

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco 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 10h
    $427–825

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2d 13h
    $785–1,678

  5. Drive 2,353.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Daytoncar car 2,353.4 mi
    37h 5m
    $430–621

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SFO - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 43m

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SFO - CMH
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 36m
    $278–804

  8. Fly Oakland International Airport to Dayton

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane OAK - DAY
    9h 11m
    $458–1,810

  9. Fly Oakland International Airport to Covington, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Covington (CVG)plane plane OAK - CVG
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 37m
    $270–1,030

San Francisco to Dayton by bus and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$427Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,079.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dayton (DAY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco 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 10h.

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