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How to get fromWashington DC to Daytonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Washington DC to Dayton by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane DCA - DAY
    4h 34m
    $85–556

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane IAD - DAY
    4h 55m
    $54–345

  3. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 48m
    $72–126

  4. Train, bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    16h 37m
    $104–230

  5. Drive  456.5 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Daytoncar car 456.5 mi
    8h 20m
    $84–121

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    15h 8m
    $69–129

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Toledotrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0110
    19h 24m
    $157–364

  8. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    23h 29m
    $190–450

Washington DC to Dayton by foot, subway, and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration14h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 415.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?

American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dayton (DAY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Columbus, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 14h 48m.

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