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How to get fromPortland to Daytonby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Dayton by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Dayton

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane PDX - DAY
    9h 23m
    $125–555

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2d 5h
    $609–1,344

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 7h
    $383–644

  4. Drive  2,330.8 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Daytoncar car 2,330.8 mi
    37h 27m
    $426–615

  5. Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane PDX - CMH
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 56m
    $262–520

  6. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane PDX - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 21m
    $201–795

  7. Fly to Covington, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Covington (CVG)plane plane PDX - CVG
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 39m
    $216–673

Portland to Dayton by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$609Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,996.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 23m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Dayton (DAY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to 3Rd @ Perry via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Salem Av @ Greyhound in around 2d 7h.

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