There are 4 ways to get from Wilmington to Dayton by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Fly from Wilmington International Airport
best- Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Dayton (DAY)plane ILM - DAY
5h 41m$76–369Bus
- Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
22h$114–259Drive 602.6 mi
- Drive from Wilmington to Daytoncar 602.6 mi
11h 1m$110–159Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Wilmington to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi
- Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Dayton (DAY)plane OAJ - DAY
6h 55m$199–518
Wilmington to Dayton by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wilmington to Dayton is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 11h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Wilmington to Dayton is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $75 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Wilmington to Dayton. However, there are services departing from Market St EB at 6th St and arriving at Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Charlotte Bus Station, N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus and Northwest Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h.
The distance between Wilmington and Dayton is 549 miles. The road distance is 606.1 miles.
The best way to get from Wilmington to Dayton without a car is to bus which takes 22h and costs $110 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Wilmington to Dayton, including transfers.
Wilmington to Dayton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit station.
The best way to get from Wilmington to Dayton is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $75 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 22h.
Wilmington to Dayton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wilmington to Dayton is 606 miles. It takes approximately 11h 1m to drive from Wilmington to Dayton.
What companies run services between Wilmington, NC, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Dayton (DAY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St EB at 6th St to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Charlotte Bus Station, N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 22h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Dayton via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Dayton via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Dayton via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Dayton via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Dayton via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Dayton via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Dayton via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Wilmington Black Car
- Phone
- +1-910-782-2222
- Website
- wilmingtonblackcar.com
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