There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Dayton by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Dayton
best- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Dayton (DAY)plane SBA - DAY
9h 43m$112–474Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
2d 5h$356–674Bus, train
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
2d 6h$594–1,394Drive 2,232.9 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Daytoncar 2,232.9 mi
36h 23m$408–589Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane SBA - CMH
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
12h 12m$170–779Fly to Covington, bus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Covington (CVG)plane SBA - CVG
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
12h 51m$194–772
Santa Barbara to Dayton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Dayton is to fly which costs $110 - $480 and takes 9h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Dayton is to fly which takes 9h 43m and costs $110 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Dayton. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at 3Rd @ Perry via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Salem Av @ Greyhound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Dayton is 2024 miles. The road distance is 2245.9 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Dayton without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 5h and costs $350 - $700.
It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Santa Barbara to Dayton, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Dayton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Dayton is to fly which takes 9h 43m and costs $110 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $700 and takes 2 days 5h.
Santa Barbara to Dayton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Dayton is 3h ahead of Santa Barbara. It is currently 1:23 AM in Santa Barbara and 4:23 AM in Dayton.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Dayton (DAY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to 3Rd @ Perry via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Salem Av @ Greyhound in around 2d 5h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Dayton via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Dayton via Los Angeles, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Covington via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Dayton is 2246 miles. It takes approximately 36h 23m to drive from Santa Barbara to Dayton.
There are 167+ hotels available in Dayton.







