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There are 6 ways to get from Dayton to Detroit by car, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Drive, bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Drive from National @ 352 National to Lima Regional Transit Authoritycar car
    2. Take the bus from Lima Regional Transit Authority to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0110
    5h 25m
    $36–57

  2. Drive  206.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dayton to Detroitcar car 206.9 mi
    3h 25m
    $35–50

  3. Drive to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Dayton to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane FWA - DTW
    5h 5m
    $76–469

  4. Drive, bus via Meijer @ Executive (Greyhound)

    1. Drive from Meijer @ Executive to Lima Regional Transit Authoritycar car
    2. Take the bus from Lima Regional Transit Authority to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0110
    5h 35m
    $36–58

  5. Taxi, bus to Covington, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Dayton to Meijer - Middletowntaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Meijer - Middletown to Government Square Area Dbus bus
    3. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane CVG - DTW
    6h
    $164–774

  6. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Dayton to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LEX - DTW
    5h 18m
    $95–515

Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Detroit (DTW) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dayton to Detroit. However, you can take the line 17 bus to National @ 352 National, drive to Lima Regional Transit Authority, then take the bus to Detroit Bus Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Dayton to Detroit in around 3h 25m.

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