What is the cheapest way to get from Dayton to Iowa?

The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Iowa is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dayton to Iowa?

The fastest way to get from Dayton to Iowa is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $230 - $1,300.

How far is it from Dayton to Iowa?

The distance between Dayton and Iowa is 490 miles. The road distance is 579.9 miles.

How do I travel from Dayton to Iowa without a car?

The best way to get from Dayton to Iowa without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 15h 39m and costs $100 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Dayton to Iowa?

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Dayton to Iowa, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Dayton to Iowa?

The best way to get from Dayton to Iowa is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis, which costs $100 - $280 and takes 15h 39m.

What is the time difference between Dayton and Iowa?

Iowa is 1h behind Dayton. It is currently 10:51 AM in Dayton and 9:51 AM in Iowa.

Can I drive from Dayton to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Iowa is 580 miles. It takes approximately 9h 47m to drive from Dayton to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 231+ hotels available in Iowa.

Dayton to Iowa - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Dayton to Iowa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane DAY - ALO
7h 22m
$129–673
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicagobus Columbus-Chicago
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
15h 54m
$83–213
Bus via Indianapolis
1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolisbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
15h 39m
$104–278
Drive 576.5 mi
1. Drive from Dayton to Des Moinescar 576.5 mi
9h 47m
$106–152
Fly to Des Moines
1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DAY - DSM
6h 40m
$239–1,323
Fly to Omaha
1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Omaha (OMA)plane DAY - OMA
6h 31m
$237–1,232
Fly to Quad City International Airport
1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane DAY - MLI
7h 7m
$104–604
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane DAY - CID
2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
8h 35m

Dayton (DAY) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) flights

32Weekly Planes

7h 31mAverage Duration

$110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 487.2 mi
Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Iowa, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Des Moines via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 15h 39m.

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Flights from Dayton to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 5h 56m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $110–650

Flights from Dayton to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 9h 9m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $180–900

Flights from Dayton to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Reagan Washington, Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 9h 53m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $190–900

Flights from Dayton to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Philadelphia, Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 9h 53m
When: Wednesday
Estimated price: $200–950

Flights from Dayton to Des Moines via Charlotte

Ave. Duration: 5h 29m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $360–1,700

Flights from Dayton to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 6h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $220–1,300

Flights from Dayton to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth

Ave. Duration: 7h 38m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $420–1,900

Flights from Dayton to Des Moines via Reagan Washington

Ave. Duration: 7h 46m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $380–1,800

Flights from Dayton to Des Moines via Philadelphia

Ave. Duration: 8h 13m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $410–1,900

Flights from Dayton to Omaha via Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 6h 21m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $210–1,200

Flights from Dayton to Omaha via Charlotte

Ave. Duration: 6h 44m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $330–1,600

Flights from Dayton to Omaha via Dallas/Ft.Worth

Ave. Duration: 6h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $360–1,700

Flights from Dayton to Omaha via Philadelphia

Ave. Duration: 9h 30m
When: Thursday
Estimated price: $380–1,700

Flights from Dayton to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 7h 2m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $100–600

Flights from Dayton to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth

Ave. Duration: 7h 29m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $220–1,000

Flights from Dayton to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 5h 31m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $100–650

Flights from Dayton to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth

Ave. Duration: 6h 48m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $220–1,000

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