There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Dayton by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus
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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Dayton (DAY)plane STL - DAY
5h 36m$81–442Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
9h 2m$54–106Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Dayton362.3 mi
6h 12mDrive 362.3 mi
- Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Daytoncar 362.3 mi
6h 12m$67–96Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane STL - CMH
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
5h 41m$815–950
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Dayton by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Dayton is to bus which costs $50 - $110 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Dayton is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $80 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Dayton. However, there are services departing from Saint Louis and arriving at Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via St Louis Bus Station and Northwest Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Dayton is 359 miles. The road distance is 364.4 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Dayton without a car is to bus which takes 9h 2m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Dayton, including transfers.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Dayton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Dayton is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $80 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 9h 2m.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Dayton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
Dayton is 1h ahead of St. Louis Airport (STL). It is currently 1:07 PM in St. Louis Airport (STL) and 2:07 PM in Dayton.
What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Dayton, OH, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Dayton (DAY) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Dayton via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Dayton via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Dayton via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Dayton via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Dayton via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to Dayton is 364 miles. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Dayton.
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