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How to get fromSt. Louis to Daytonby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Dayton by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    7h 38m
    $59–107

  2. Bus via Indianapolis

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511
    8h 25m
    $54–96

  3. Drive 352.9 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Daytoncar car 352.9 mi
    6h 1m
    $65–93

  4. Fly to Dayton

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane STL - DAY
    6h 50m
    $264–1,604

  5. Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane STL - CMH
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 12m
    $106–730

St. Louis to Dayton by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 6h 55m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Dayton (DAY) hourly.

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