There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Wright-Patterson AFB by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or subway
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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dayton (DAY)plane DCA - DAY
2h 10m$135–585Drive 451.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Wright-Patterson AFBcar 451.4 mi
8h 24m$83–119Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0164 / ...
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
13h 7m$112–187Train, bus via Pittsburgh
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
16h 28m$136–268Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Dayton (DAY)plane IAD - DAY
3h 39m$102–398Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Toledotrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0110
17h 43m$210–410
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dayton (DAY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Wright-Patterson AFB is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Wright-Patterson AFB is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Wright-Patterson AFB station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Dayton Trotwood Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.
The distance between Washington and Wright-Patterson AFB is 412 miles. The road distance is 454 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Wright-Patterson AFB without a car is to bus which takes 13h 7m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Washington to Wright-Patterson AFB, including transfers.
Washington to Wright-Patterson AFB bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Wright-Patterson AFB is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 13h 7m.
Washington to Wright-Patterson AFB bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Wright-Patterson AFB is 454 miles. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Washington to Wright-Patterson AFB.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, USA?
American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dayton (DAY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Wright-Patterson AFB via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Dayton Trotwood Bus Station in around 13h 7m.
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- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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