How far is Dayton from Lafayette?

The distance between the two cities is 146 miles (235 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Dayton to Lafayette?

Buses traveling from Dayton to Lafayette leave from Greater Dayton Trotwood RTA Bus Stop and arrive at CityBus Center.

Bus Dayton to Lafayette from $41 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Dayton to Lafayette on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:35am	7581 Old Troy Pike, Huber Hights	3h 50m	4:25am	Lafayette Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	11:25am	Dayton Trotwood Bus Station	3h 15m	2:40pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Dayton Trotwood Bus Station	4h 10m	12:10pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	Dayton Trotwood Bus Station	3h 15m	3:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	4:55pm	Dayton Trotwood Bus Station	4h 20m	9:15pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 7:30 PM EST.

Get from Dayton to Lafayette

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

3h 45mAverage Duration

145 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Dayton and Lafayette?

Stops in Dayton

A
Greater Dayton Trotwood RTA Bus Stop
2075 Shiloh Springs Rd, Dayton, OH 45426

Stops in Lafayette

A
CityBus Center
N 3rd St & North St (Corner), Lafayette, IN 47901

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FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,401 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Dayton to Lafayette, IN by bus

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The cheapest trip from Dayton to Lafayette, IN was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $41

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Dayton to Lafayette, IN, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $41 to $99 for a bus ticket from Dayton to Lafayette, IN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-11-29.