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

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

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane DCA - DAY
    3h 15m
    $252–1,573

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    12h 53m
    $77–172

  3. Train, bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    15h 21m
    $94–353

  4. Drive 456.3 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Daytoncar car 456.3 mi
    8h 17m
    $84–121

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane IAD - DAY
    5h 5m
    $134–860

  6. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 3m
    $78–222

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Toledotrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0110
    18h 4m
    $134–513

Washington to Dayton by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?

American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dayton (DAY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 12h 53m.

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