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How to get fromDayton to Californiaby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Dayton to California by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IND - SAN
    10h 53m
    $240–1,094

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d
    $167–462

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicagobus bus Columbus-Chicago
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 4h
    $230–582

  4. Drive 2,161.2 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to Los Angelescar car 2,161.2 mi
    34h 44m
    $395–570

  5. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IND - LAX
    11h 35m
    $199–653

  6. Bus to Covington, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CVG - SAN
    11h 21m
    $371–1,599

  7. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CMH - LAX
    11h 24m
    $210–641

  8. Bus to Covington, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CVG - SFO
    11h 54m
    $279–757

  9. Bus to Covington, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CVG - LAX
    12h 24m
    $210–858

Dayton to California by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and California, USA?

You can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Los Angeles Union Station via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d.

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