There are 5 ways to get from Dayton to Erie by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
- Take the train from Toledo to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
9h 2m$71–157Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus Chicago
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Erie, PAbus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
9h 40m$34–112Drive 301.3 mi
- Drive from Dayton to Eriecar 301.3 mi
5h 18m$55–80Fly
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane DAY - ERI
9h$104–604Bus via Akron
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus
- Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Erie, PAbus
11h 55m$68–132
Dayton to Erie by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Erie is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Erie is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Erie. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at Erie, PA via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station and N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
The distance between Dayton and Erie is 361 miles. The road distance is 303.1 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Erie without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 2m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Dayton to Erie, including transfers.
Dayton to Erie bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dayton to Erie is to bus which takes 9h 40m and costs $30 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $650 and takes 9h.
Dayton to Erie bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Erie is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Dayton to Erie.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Erie, PA via Salem Av @ Marathon Gas Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Erie International Airport (ERI) 3 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Erie International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Dayton to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Dayton to Erie International Airport via Reagan Washington, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 56m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Toledo to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Erie, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Erie, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
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