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How to get fromSanta Monica to Daytonby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Monica to Dayton by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Dayton

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane LAX - DAY
    10h 3m
    $123–555

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2d 4h
    $344–564

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2d 5h
    $582–1,374

  4. Drive  2,176.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Daytoncar car 2,176.6 mi
    35h 3m
    $398–574

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Dayton

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane BUR - DAY
    11h 15m
    $136–556

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane LAX - CMH
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 1m
    $190–630

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Covington, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Covington (CVG)plane plane LAX - CVG
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 9m
    $214–573

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LAX - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 15m
    $189–415

Santa Monica to Dayton by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$344Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,951.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 3m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dayton (DAY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to 3Rd @ Perry via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Salem Av @ Greyhound in around 2d 4h.

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