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

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

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  1. Fly to Dayton

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane SJC - DAY
    8h 58m
    $134–604

  2. Bus

    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 10h
    $408–657

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 15h
    $604–1,601

  4. Drive  2,381.8 mi

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

  5. Fly to Covington, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SJC - CVG
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 8m
    $236–972

San Jose to Dayton by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$408Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,048.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 58m

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 3Rd @ Perry via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Salem Av @ Greyhound in around 2d 10h.

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