There are 8 ways to get from Santa Monica to Dayton by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Dayton
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dayton (DAY)plane LAX - DAY
10h 3m$123–555Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
2d 4h$359–599Train, bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
2d 5h$582–1,374Drive 2,176.6 mi
- Drive from Santa Monica to Daytoncar 2,176.6 mi
35h 3m$398–574Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Dayton
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Dayton (DAY)plane BUR - DAY
11h 15m$136–556Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Covington, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Covington (CVG)plane LAX - CVG
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
11h 6m$214–574Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane LAX - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
11h 16m$189–417Fly Los Angeles International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane LAX - CMH
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
11h 9m$190–830
Santa Monica to Dayton by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Dayton is to fly and bus which costs $180 - $420 and takes 11h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Dayton is to fly which takes 10h 3m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Dayton. However, there are services departing from 2nd / Broadway 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 4h.
The distance between Santa Monica and Dayton is 1963 miles. The road distance is 2189.4 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Monica to Dayton without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs $350 - $600.
It takes approximately 10h 3m to get from Santa Monica to Dayton, including transfers.
Santa Monica to Dayton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
The best way to get from Santa Monica to Dayton is to fly which takes 10h 3m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $600 and takes 2 days 4h.
Santa Monica to Dayton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Dayton is 3h ahead of Santa Monica. It is currently 2:02 PM in Santa Monica and 5:02 PM in Dayton.
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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Covington via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Covington via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Covington via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Covington via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–500
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Dayton is 2189 miles. It takes approximately 35h 3m to drive from Santa Monica to Dayton.
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