What is the cheapest way to get from Dayton to Port Clinton?

The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Port Clinton is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dayton to Port Clinton?

The fastest way to get from Dayton to Port Clinton is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $28 - $45.

How far is it from Dayton to Port Clinton?

The distance between Dayton and Port Clinton is 219 miles. The road distance is 158 miles.

How do I travel from Dayton to Port Clinton without a car?

The best way to get from Dayton to Port Clinton without a car is to bus and taxi and ferry which takes 8h 48m and costs $170 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Dayton to Port Clinton?

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Dayton to Port Clinton, including transfers.

Can I drive from Dayton to Port Clinton?

Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Port Clinton is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Dayton to Port Clinton.

Where can I stay near Port Clinton?

There are 248+ hotels available in Port Clinton.

Dayton to Port Clinton - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, car ferry, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Dayton to Port Clinton by bus, car, car ferry, ferry, or taxi

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

Bus, drive, car ferry, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
2. Drive from Toledo Bus Stop to Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OHcar
3. Take the car ferry from Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH to Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island, OHcarferry
4. Take the ferry from Put-in-Bay to Port Clinton, OHferry
8h 26m
$64–90
Drive 157 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dayton to Port Clintoncar 157 mi
3h 7m
$29–42
Bus, drive, car ferry, ferry via Wright Stop Plaza - N.B.
1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
2. Drive from Toledo Bus Stop to Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OHcar
3. Take the car ferry from Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH to Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island, OHcarferry
4. Take the ferry from Put-in-Bay to Port Clinton, OHferry
8h 26m
$64–90
Bus, taxi, ferry
1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
2. Take the taxi from Toledo Bus Stop to Sandusky, OHtaxi
3. Take the ferry from Sandusky, OH to Put-in-Bayferry
4. Take the ferry from Put-in-Bay to Port Clinton, OHferry
8h 48m
$173–228

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dayton to Port Clinton.

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Distance: 217.8 mi
Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Port Clinton, OH, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dayton to Port Clinton. However, you can take the line 08 bus to Northwest Hub, walk to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, take the bus to Toledo Bus Stop, drive to Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH, take the car ferry to Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island, OH, drive to Put-in-Bay, then take the ferry to Port Clinton, OH. Alternatively, you can drive from Dayton to Port Clinton in around 3h 7m.

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