The cheapest and fastest buses from Pittsburgh, PA to Dayton, OH
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
365 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh, PA to Dayton, OH will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 1 buses that leave Pittsburgh, PA for Dayton, OH on Sat, Jun 27, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 27 the direct buses cover the 365 km distance in an average of 4 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
On Sat, Jun 27 the slowest buses will take 4 h 45 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.
12:45 AM4h45Pittsburgh, PA5:30 AMDayton, OH$501One-way0 transfers
12:45 AM4h45Pittsburgh, PA5:30 AMDayton, OH$501One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Pittsburgh, PA to Dayton, OH
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pittsburgh, PA to Dayton, OH among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a flight costs an average of $324.
Distance: 226 miles (365 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price Cheapest | $410 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Pittsburgh, PA to Dayton, OH:
A bus is $357 (€292) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pittsburgh, PA to Dayton, OH costing on average $410 (€336).
Other travel options to Dayton, OH take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 49m.
You'll arrive about -1h -56m sooner (4h 45m by bus vs 3h 49m by car) and save roughly $-1.59 (€-1.30) compared to fuel and tolls ($54 (€44) vs $52 (€43)). 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 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.
Pittsburgh, PA to Dayton, OH Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 06:56AM | Duration 11h11 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Live departures
Pittsburgh, PA to Dayton, OH bus times
The table below shows live departures for Pittsburgh, PA to Dayton, OH buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 7:45 PM Pittsburgh, Greyhound Bus Station, PA | 4h45 | 12:30 AM Dayton, Old Troy Pike (Marathon Gas & Tavern), OH | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 12:45 AM Pittsburgh, PA | 4h45 | 5:30 AM Dayton, OH | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Pittsburgh, PA to Dayton, OH
Buses from Pittsburgh, PA to Dayton, OH run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:30, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 226 miles (365 km) distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 226 miles (365 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 2:30 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Pittsburgh, PA to Dayton, OHYou can travel by bus between Pittsburgh, PA to Dayton, OH with FlixBus for as low as $43 (€35). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Pittsburgh, PA to Dayton, OH
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pittsburgh, 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.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- 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.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Pittsburgh, PA to Dayton, OH
Most Pittsburgh, PA to Dayton, OH buses use the Pittsburgh, Greyhound Bus Station to Dayton, Old Troy Pike (Marathon Gas & Tavern) station pair. Use this guide to compare Pittsburgh, PA and Dayton, OH bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Pittsburgh, Greyhound Bus Station from Pittsburgh city centre
Getting to Dayton, Old Troy Pike (Marathon Gas & Tavern) from Dayton city centre
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