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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Dayton by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Dayton

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane SJC - DAY
    9h 31m
    $424–1,704

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station 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 9h
    $411–814

  3. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 13h
    $789–1,684

  4. Drive 2,381.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Daytoncar car 2,381.8 mi
    37h 35m
    $435–628

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SFO - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 23m

San Jose to Dayton by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$411Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,048.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 31m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Dayton (DAY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station 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 9h.

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