The cheapest and fastest buses from Indianapolis, IN to Dayton, OH
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Indianapolis, IN 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 Indianapolis, IN to Dayton, OH will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 2 buses that leave Indianapolis, IN for Dayton, OH on Mon, Jun 22, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 168 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 2 h 15 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.
4:25 AM2h15Indianapolis, IN6:40 AMDayton, OH$281One-way0 transfers
5:15 AM2h15Indianapolis, IN7:30 AMDayton, OH$291One-way0 transfers
5:15 AM2h15Indianapolis, IN7:30 AMDayton, OH$291One-way0 transfers
4:25 AM2h15Indianapolis, IN6:40 AMDayton, OH$281One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Indianapolis, IN to Dayton, OH
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Indianapolis, IN to Dayton, OH among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $395.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $602 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 29m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Indianapolis, IN to Dayton, OH:
A bus is $571 (€468) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Indianapolis, IN to Dayton, OH costing on average $602 (€493).
Other travel options to Dayton, OH take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 29m.
You'll arrive about -1h -25m sooner (2h 16m by bus vs 1h 51m by car) and save roughly $-7.80 (€-6.38) compared to fuel and tolls ($31 (€25) vs $23 (€19)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound, FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Indianapolis, IN to Dayton, OH Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 06:56AM | Duration 6h41 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 12:24PM | Duration 3h14 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 11:37PM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Live departures
Indianapolis, IN to Dayton, OH bus times
The table below shows live departures for Indianapolis, IN to Dayton, OH buses for tomorrow, Monday, June 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:25 AM Indianapolis, IN | 2h15 | 6:40 AM Dayton, OH | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Dayton, OH
Buses from Indianapolis, IN to Dayton, OH run on average 1 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 19:55. The fastest bus covers the 104 miles (168 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 104 miles (168 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 7:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 3 days |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus from Indianapolis, IN to Dayton, OHYou can travel by bus between Indianapolis, IN to Dayton, OH with Greyhound, FlixBus for as low as $24 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Dayton, OH
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Indianapolis, IN 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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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