There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Dayton by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Dayton
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Dayton (DAY)plane SEA - DAY
9h 53m$125–555Train, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Chicago to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Chicago / ...
2d 6h$628–1,363Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
2d 7h$407–805Drive 2,306.4 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Daytoncar 2,306.4 mi
37h 12m$421–608Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane SEA - CMH
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
10h 41m$232–540Fly to Indianapolis, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane SEA - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
11h 5m$201–804Fly to Covington, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Covington (CVG)plane SEA - CVG
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
11h$216–873
Seattle to Dayton by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Dayton is to fly which costs $120 - $600 and takes 9h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Dayton is to fly which takes 9h 53m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Dayton. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at 3Rd @ Perry via Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Salem Av @ Greyhound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
The distance between Seattle and Dayton is 1997 miles. The road distance is 2319.8 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Dayton without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 6h and costs $600 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from Seattle to Dayton, including transfers.
Seattle to Dayton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Dayton is to fly which takes 9h 53m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $400 - $850 and takes 2 days 7h.
Seattle to Dayton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Dayton is 3h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 3:10 AM in Seattle and 6:10 AM in Dayton.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Dayton (DAY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to 3Rd @ Perry via Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Salem Av @ Greyhound in around 2d 7h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Dayton via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Dayton via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Covington via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–75
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Dayton is 2320 miles. It takes approximately 37h 12m to drive from Seattle to Dayton.
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