The cheapest and fastest buses from Detroit, MI to Dayton, OH
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
6 h 5 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
302 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Dayton, OH is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Detroit, MI to Dayton, OH will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 2 buses that leave Detroit, MI for Dayton, OH on Fri, Jun 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 302 km distance in an average of 6 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 7 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:15 AM4h20Detroit, Greyhound Terminal11:35 AMTrotwood, Salem Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), OH$441One-way0 transfers
· 2:00 PM7h50Detroit, Greyhound Terminal9:50 PMTrotwood, Salem Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), OH$551One-way1 transfer
7:15 AM4h20Detroit, Greyhound Terminal11:35 AMTrotwood, Salem Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), OH$441One-way0 transfers
· 2:00 PM7h50Detroit, Greyhound Terminal9:50 PMTrotwood, Salem Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), OH$551One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Detroit, MI to Dayton, OH
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Detroit, MI to Dayton, OH among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $404.
Distance: 187 miles (302 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|
$61 Average price Cheapest | $500 Average price |
4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 48m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Detroit, MI to Dayton, OH:
A bus is $438 (€357) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Detroit, MI to Dayton, OH costing on average $500 (€407).
Other travel options to Dayton, OH take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 48m.
Detroit, MI to Dayton, OH Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Live departures
Detroit, MI to Dayton, OH bus times
The table below shows live departures for Detroit, MI to Dayton, OH buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:15 AM Detroit, MI | 4h20 | 3:35 PM Dayton, OH | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Detroit, MI to Dayton, OH
Buses from Detroit, MI to Dayton, OH run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:35, the last at 18:50. The fastest bus covers the 187 miles (302 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 187 miles (302 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 5:35 AM |
Last bus 6:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 2 days |
Bus providers: Greyhound from Detroit, MI to Dayton, OHYou can travel by bus between Detroit, MI to Dayton, OH with Greyhound for as low as $49 (€40). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Detroit, MI to Dayton, OH
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Detroit, MI to Dayton, OH by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dayton, OH, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
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- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
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- $15 per additional bag.
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