The cheapest and fastest buses from Philadelphia, PA to Dayton, OH
Cheapest price
$166
Average price
$204
Fastest journey
13 h 50 m
Average duration
15 h 47 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
771 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA to Dayton, OH will cost around $204 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $166.
It's difficult to get from Philadelphia, PA to Dayton, OH without transferring at least once.
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Compare bus and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Dayton, OH
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Dayton, OH among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €74. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €74, and a flight costs an average of €307.
Distance: 479 miles (771 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€96 Average price Cheapest | €323 Average price |
14h 18m Average total duration 13h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Philadelphia, PA to Dayton, OH Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $267 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $179 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $166 |
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Philadelphia, PA to Dayton, OH bus times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Dayton, OH buses for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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+ FlixBus | 12:00 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 17h30 | 5:30 AM Dayton, Old Troy Pike (Marathon Gas & Tavern), OH | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 1:30 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 16h00 | 5:30 AM Dayton, Old Troy Pike (Marathon Gas & Tavern), OH | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus | 3:40 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 13h50 | 5:30 AM Dayton, Old Troy Pike (Marathon Gas & Tavern), OH | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Dayton, OH
Buses from Philadelphia, PA to Dayton, OH run on average 4 times per day, taking around 13h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $91 (€74) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:30, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 479 miles (771 km) distance in 14h 10m.
Distance 479 miles (771 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $91 (€74) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 14h 10m |
First bus 02:30 |
Last bus 22:00 |
Bus providers: Greyhound from Philadelphia, PA to Dayton, OHYou can travel by bus between Philadelphia, PA to Dayton, OH with Greyhound for as low as $91 (€74). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Dayton, OH
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA 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.
- Greyhound
- 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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