There are 5 ways to get from Dayton to State College by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)DAY - SCE
6h 29m$126–669Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to ColumbusFlixBus 2511
- Take the bus from Columbus to State College Regional AirportFlixBus N2640
11h 48m$62–199Drive 386.3 mi
- Drive from Dayton to State College386.3 mi
6h 59m$71–102Bus via Pittsburgh
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal StationGreyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus StationGreyhound US0400s / ...
12h 55m$69–182Bus via Pittsburgh #2
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal StationGreyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh to State CollegeFab605
13h 54m$107–182
Dayton to State College by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to State College is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to State College is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to State College. However, there are services departing from Riverview @ Dayton Art Institute and arriving at State College via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Columbus and State College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
The distance between Dayton and State College is 369 miles. The road distance is 388.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to State College without a car is to bus which takes 11h 48m and costs $60 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Dayton to State College, including transfers.
Dayton to State College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dayton to State College is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $200 and takes 11h 48m.
Dayton to State College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to State College is 389 miles. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Dayton to State College.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and State College, PA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Dayton (DAY) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverview @ Dayton Art Institute to State College via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Columbus, and State College in around 11h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Dayton to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- 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
- $11–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $11–85
Bus from Columbus to State College Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $35–95
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 Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- fullingtontours.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–70
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
Bus from Pittsburgh to State College
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–90
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
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