There are 4 ways to get from Lansing to Dayton by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Detroit Bus Stationbus 1483 / ...
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0110
9h 13m$52–107Drive 223 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to Daytoncar 223 mi
4h 43m$41–59Fly
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Dayton (DAY)plane LAN - DAY
7h$287–1,820Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0110
10h 13m$74–135
Lansing to Dayton by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Dayton is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Dayton is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Dayton. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Detroit Bus Station and Northwest Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
The distance between Lansing and Dayton is 333 miles. The road distance is 224.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Dayton without a car is to bus which takes 9h 13m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Lansing to Dayton, including transfers.
Lansing to Dayton bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Dayton is to bus which takes 9h 13m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $280 - $1,900 and takes 7h.
Lansing to Dayton bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Dayton is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Lansing to Dayton.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Detroit Bus Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Dayton (DAY) 4 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,800
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Dayton via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–2,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,800
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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