There are 5 ways to get from Dayton to St. Louis by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Bus via Indianapolis (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
8h 15m$62–117Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
9h$47–102Drive 352.9 mi
- Drive from Dayton to St. Louiscar 352.9 mi
6h 1m$65–93Fly from Dayton
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DAY - STL
6h 23m$185–1,105Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane CMH - STL
7h 13m$132–830
Dayton to St. Louis by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to St. Louis is to bus which costs $45 - $110 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to St. Louis is to drive which takes 6h 1m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Dayton and St. Louis is 358 miles. The road distance is 355 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to St. Louis without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 8h 15m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Dayton to St. Louis, including transfers.
Dayton to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dayton to St. Louis is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 8h 15m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $180 - $1,100 and takes 6h 23m.
Dayton to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
St. Louis is 1h behind Dayton. It is currently 12:54 AM in Dayton and 11:54 PM in St. Louis.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to St Louis Bus Station via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Dayton (DAY) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Flights from Dayton to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,400
Flights from Dayton to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,600
Flights from Dayton to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,500
Flights from Dayton to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Flights from Dayton to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dayton to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,400
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 Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- 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
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Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to St. Louis is 355 miles. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Dayton to St. Louis.
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