What is the cheapest way to get from State College to Dayton?

The cheapest way to get from State College to Dayton is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from State College to Dayton?

The fastest way to get from State College to Dayton is to drive which takes 7h 3m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between State College and Dayton?

No, there is no direct bus from State College to Dayton. However, there are services departing from State College and arriving at Riverview @ Dayton Art Institute via State College Regional Airport, Columbus and Northwest Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.

How far is it from State College to Dayton?

The distance between State College and Dayton is 410 miles. The road distance is 389.4 miles.

How do I travel from State College to Dayton without a car?

The best way to get from State College to Dayton without a car is to bus which takes 11h 26m and costs $60 - $200.

How long does it take to get from State College to Dayton?

It takes approximately 11h 26m to get from State College to Dayton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the State College to Dayton bus from?

State College to Dayton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from State College Regional Airport station.

Bus or fly from State College to Dayton?

The best way to get from State College to Dayton is to bus which takes 11h 26m and costs $60 - $200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $1,000 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the State College to Dayton bus arrive?

State College to Dayton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Columbus station.

Can I drive from State College to Dayton?

Yes, the driving distance between State College to Dayton is 389 miles. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from State College to Dayton.

Where can I stay near Dayton?

There are 176+ hotels available in Dayton.

State College to Dayton - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from State College to Dayton by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (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 (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Columbusbus FlixBus N2640
2. Take the bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511
11h 26m
$63–199
Drive 387.1 mi
1. Drive from State College to Daytoncar 387.1 mi
7h 3m
$71–102
Fly
1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Dayton (DAY)plane SCE - DAY
7h 14m
$167–969
Bus via Pittsburgh
1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
12h 23m
$69–178
Bus via Pittsburgh #2
1. Take the bus from State College to Pittsburghbus Fab600
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
13h 25m
$111–181

State College to Dayton by bus and foot (Flixbus)

6Weekly Services

11h 26mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from State College to Dayton.

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Distance: 407.6 mi
Duration: 11h 26m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from State College to Riverview @ Dayton Art Institute via State College Regional Airport, Columbus, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 11h 26m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Dayton (DAY) every 4 hours.

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