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

The cheapest way to get from Port Clinton to Dayton is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Port Clinton to Dayton is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $28 - $45.

How far is it from Port Clinton to Dayton?

The distance between Port Clinton and Dayton is 219 miles. The road distance is 159 miles.

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

The best way to get from Port Clinton to Dayton without a car is to ferry and taxi and bus via Northwest Hub which takes 8h 34m and costs $180 - $260.

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

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

Can I drive from Port Clinton to Dayton?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Clinton to Dayton is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Port Clinton to Dayton.

Where can I stay near Dayton?

There are 99+ hotels available in Dayton.

Port Clinton to Dayton - 5 ways to travel via ferry, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Port Clinton to Dayton by ferry, car ferry, car, bus, 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.

Ferry, car ferry, drive, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Port Clinton, OH to Put-in-Bayferry
2. Take the car ferry from Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island, OH to Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OHcarferry
3. Drive from Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH to Toledo Bus Stopcar
4. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
8h 8m
$75–115
Drive 158.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Port Clinton to Daytoncar 158.1 mi
3h 4m
$29–42
Ferry, car ferry, drive, bus via Wright Stop Plaza - S.B.
1. Take the ferry from Port Clinton, OH to Put-in-Bayferry
2. Take the car ferry from Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island, OH to Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OHcarferry
3. Drive from Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH to Toledo Bus Stopcar
4. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
8h 26m
$75–115
Ferry, taxi, bus via Northwest Hub
1. Take the ferry from Port Clinton, OH to Put-in-Bayferry
2. Take the ferry from Put-in-Bay to Sandusky, OHferry
3. Take the taxi from Sandusky, OH to Toledo Bus Stoptaxi
4. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
8h 34m
$184–252
Ferry, taxi, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port Clinton, OH to Put-in-Bayferry
2. Take the ferry from Put-in-Bay to Sandusky, OHferry
3. Take the taxi from Sandusky, OH to Toledo Bus Stoptaxi
4. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
8h 47m
$184–252

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Port Clinton to Dayton.

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Distance: 217.8 mi
Duration: 8h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Port Clinton to Dayton. However, you can take the ferry to Put-in-Bay, drive to Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island, OH, take the car ferry to Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH, drive to Toledo Bus Stop, take the bus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, walk to Northwest Hub, then take the line 08 bus to Riverview @ Dayton Art Institute. Alternatively, you can drive from Port Clinton to Dayton in around 3h 4m.

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