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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: Columbus Bus Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Dayton
    Destination location: Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
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Bus Columbus to Dayton: Trip Overview

Bus Columbus to Dayton: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$31
Average bus trip duration1h 50m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure5:45 AM
Distance64 miles (102 km)
Latest bus departure3:05 PM

Columbus to Dayton Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures6
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures5:45AM - 3:05PM
Minimum Price$17
Average Ticket Price$31
Minimum Trip Duration1h10m
Average Bus Trip Duration1h50m
Distance64 miles (102 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Columbus - Dayton

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Dayton without a car. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

The average travel time from Columbus to Dayton is about 1h 50m, but you can get there in as little as 1h 10m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 65 miles (105 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Columbus and Dayton is 65 miles (105 km).

About 6 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus and Greyhound. The number of buses from Columbus to Dayton can differ depending on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Columbus to Dayton a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates between 5:45 AM and 3:05 PM.

Buses traveling from Columbus to Dayton leave from Columbus Bus Station and arrive at Greater Dayton Trotwood RTA Bus Stop.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $31.

You can expect to pay around $31 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $31 to $82, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Yes, a day trip from Columbus to Dayton is definitely doable. The total travel time for the round-trip is about 2h 20m. So you'll have enough time to visit Dayton before returning to Columbus in the evening.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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