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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Dayton is to bus which costs $90 - $180 and takes 13h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Dayton is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $110 - $550.

How far is it from Iowa to Dayton?

The distance between Iowa and Dayton is 490 miles. The road distance is 579.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Dayton without a car is to bus which takes 13h 53m and costs $90 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Iowa to Dayton, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Dayton?

The best way to get from Iowa to Dayton is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $75 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 13h 53m.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Dayton?

Dayton is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 11:46 PM in Iowa and 12:46 AM in Dayton.

Can I drive from Iowa to Dayton?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Dayton is 579 miles. It takes approximately 9h 51m to drive from Iowa to Dayton.

Where can I stay near Dayton?

There are 177+ hotels available in Dayton.

Iowa to Dayton - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Dayton by plane, bus (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 from Waterloo Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Dayton (DAY)plane ALO - DAY
7h 37m
$76–354
Fly from Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Dayton (DAY)plane MLI - DAY
7h 23m
$54–314
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
13h 53m
$91–172
Drive 575.7 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Daytoncar 575.7 mi
9h 51m
$106–152
Fly from Des Moines
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dayton (DAY)plane DSM - DAY
5h 46m
$110–523
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Dayton (DAY)plane CID - DAY
8h 31m

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

18Weekly Planes

7h 48mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 487.6 mi
Duration: 7h 37m

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

American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Dayton (DAY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Des Moines, Indianapolis Union Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 13h 53m.

Airlines

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

Ave. Duration: 6h 10m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $55–330

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

Ave. Duration: 11h 4m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $110–490

Flights from Des Moines to Dayton via Charlotte

Ave. Duration: 5h 34m
When: Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $150–700

Flights from Des Moines to Dayton via Reagan Washington

Ave. Duration: 5h 38m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $160–750

Flights from Des Moines to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 6h 38m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $90–500

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

Ave. Duration: 6h 43m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $180–800

Flights from Des Moines to Dayton via Philadelphia

Ave. Duration: 7h 21m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $180–800

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

Ave. Duration: 4h 52m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $50–310

Flights from Quad City International Airport to Dayton via Charlotte

Ave. Duration: 5h 17m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $95–450

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

Ave. Duration: 5h 56m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $130–550

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

Ave. Duration: 5h 10m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $100–650

Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Dayton via Charlotte

Ave. Duration: 6h
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $190–900

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

Ave. Duration: 7h 7m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $250–1,100

Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Dayton via Reagan Washington

Ave. Duration: 7h 20m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $200–900

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