There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Wright-Patterson AFB by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dayton (DAY)plane DCA - DAY
2h 3m$300–1,510Drive 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
14h 20m$103–180Train, 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 18m$162–303Subway 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 51m$192–918Bus via Columbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
14h 35m$102–170Train, 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$244–453Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
21h 38m$298–564
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 3m and costs $300 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Wright-Patterson AFB. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Brandt Pike @ 4430 Brandt Pike via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Northwest Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.
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 14h 20m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h 3m 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 3m and costs $300 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 14h 20m.
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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Wright-Patterson AFB via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Northwest Hub, and Brandt Pike @ 4430 Brandt Pike in around 14h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $230–480
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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