Bus San Diego to Dayton, OH: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Diego to Dayton, OH

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Diego to Dayton, OH from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$161

tomorrow

Wednesday

Thursday

$204

Friday

Saturday

$204

Sunday

$175

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	55h 25m	7:35 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	6:00 PM	Dayton, OH	Northwest Hub Transit Center	Economy	$161	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/22/2026 7:35:00 AM to Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 25m
FlixBus	55h 5m	7:55 AM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	6:00 PM	Dayton, OH	Northwest Hub Transit Center	Economy	$161	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 6/22/2026 7:55:00 AM to Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 5m
FlixBus	53h 15m	1:35 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	9:50 PM	Dayton, OH	Northwest Hub Transit Center	Economy	$161	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 6/22/2026 1:35:00 PM to Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 15m
Greyhound US	53h 10m	9:50 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	6:00 PM	Dayton, OH	Northwest Hub Transit Center	Economy	$162	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/22/2026 9:50:00 AM to Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 10m
Greyhound US	61h 40m	9:50 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	2:30 AM	Dayton, OH	Old Troy Pike	Economy	$162	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/22/2026 9:50:00 AM to Old Troy Pike, Dayton, OH (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	58h 20m	1:10 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	2:30 AM	Dayton, OH	Old Troy Pike	Economy	$204	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 6/25/2026 1:10:00 PM to Old Troy Pike, Dayton, OH (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $204 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 20m
FlixBus	53h 40m	1:10 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	9:50 PM	Dayton, OH	Northwest Hub Transit Center	Economy	$204	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 6/25/2026 1:10:00 PM to Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $204 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 40m
FlixBus	57h 55m	1:35 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	2:30 AM	Dayton, OH	Old Troy Pike	Economy	$204	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 6/25/2026 1:35:00 PM to Old Troy Pike, Dayton, OH (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $204 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 55m
Greyhound US	61h 40m	9:50 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	2:30 AM	Dayton, OH	Old Troy Pike	Economy	$204	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/25/2026 9:50:00 AM to Old Troy Pike, Dayton, OH (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $204 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 40m
Greyhound US	53h 10m	9:50 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	6:00 PM	Dayton, OH	Northwest Hub Transit Center	Economy	$205	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/25/2026 9:50:00 AM to Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $205 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to Dayton, OH via Louisville, KY, you can save more than $32? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  78h 15m
  
  0
  
  7:55 PM
  
  San Diego
  Old Town Transit Center
  
  1:20 AM
  
  Louisville, KY
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $143
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/23/2026 7:55:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 1:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $143 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 25m
- Greyhound US
  
  3h 10m
  
  0
  
  2:00 AM
  
  Louisville, KY
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  5:10 AM
  
  Dayton, OH
  Northwest Hub Transit Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $29
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 6/27/2026 2:00:00 AM to Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Travel time is 22h 5m longer, but you will save $32

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	57h 55m	1:35 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	2:30 AM	Dayton, OH	Old Troy Pike	Economy	$204	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 6/27/2026 1:35:00 PM to Old Troy Pike, Dayton, OH (USA) arriving at 6/30/2026 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $204 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 55m
Greyhound US	61h 40m	9:50 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	2:30 AM	Dayton, OH	Old Troy Pike	Economy	$204	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/27/2026 9:50:00 AM to Old Troy Pike, Dayton, OH (USA) arriving at 6/30/2026 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $204 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 40m
FlixBus	53h 15m	1:35 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	9:50 PM	Dayton, OH	Northwest Hub Transit Center	Economy	$205	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 6/27/2026 1:35:00 PM to Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) arriving at 6/29/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $205 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 15m
FlixBus	62h 5m	9:25 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	2:30 AM	Dayton, OH	Old Troy Pike	Economy	$205	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/27/2026 9:25:00 AM to Old Troy Pike, Dayton, OH (USA) arriving at 6/30/2026 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $205 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 5m
Greyhound US	53h 10m	9:50 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	6:00 PM	Dayton, OH	Northwest Hub Transit Center	Economy	$205	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/27/2026 9:50:00 AM to Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) arriving at 6/29/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $205 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to Dayton, OH via Louisville, KY, you can save more than $32? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  78h 15m
  
  0
  
  7:55 PM
  
  San Diego
  Old Town Transit Center
  
  1:20 AM
  
  Louisville, KY
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $143
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/23/2026 7:55:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 1:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $143 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 25m
- Greyhound US
  
  3h 10m
  
  0
  
  2:00 AM
  
  Louisville, KY
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  5:10 AM
  
  Dayton, OH
  Northwest Hub Transit Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $29
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 6/27/2026 2:00:00 AM to Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Travel time is 22h 5m longer, but you will save $32

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	61h 40m	9:50 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	2:30 AM	Dayton, OH	Old Troy Pike	Economy	$175	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/28/2026 9:50:00 AM to Old Troy Pike, Dayton, OH (USA) arriving at 7/1/2026 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 40m
FlixBus	53h 15m	1:35 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	9:50 PM	Dayton, OH	Northwest Hub Transit Center	Economy	$176	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 6/28/2026 1:35:00 PM to Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) arriving at 6/30/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 15m
FlixBus	53h 40m	1:10 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	9:50 PM	Dayton, OH	Northwest Hub Transit Center	Economy	$176	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 6/28/2026 1:10:00 PM to Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) arriving at 6/30/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 40m
FlixBus	57h 55m	1:35 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	2:30 AM	Dayton, OH	Old Troy Pike	Economy	$176	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 6/28/2026 1:35:00 PM to Old Troy Pike, Dayton, OH (USA) arriving at 7/1/2026 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 55m
Greyhound US	53h 10m	9:50 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	6:00 PM	Dayton, OH	Northwest Hub Transit Center	Economy	$177	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/28/2026 9:50:00 AM to Northwest Hub Transit Center, Dayton, OH (USA) arriving at 6/30/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Diego to Dayton, OH is $136 on 6/21/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Diego and Dayton, OH

See here how frequent the connections between San Diego and Dayton, OH are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily buses from San Diego to Dayton, OH. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between San Diego and Dayton, OH.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 24 buses from San Diego to Dayton, OH, while Evening sees the fewest connections between San Diego and Dayton, OH, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Diego to Dayton, OH

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 12 times every day by bus from San Diego to Dayton, OH in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Diego to Dayton, OH starting from $136!

Cheapest Bus	$136
Fastest Bus	56h 10m
Earliest Bus	7:35 AM
Latest Bus	7:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	12 Ø
Distance	1,888.9 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from San Diego to Dayton, OH

Every day, 12 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Diego for Dayton, OH: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 06/21

Monday 06/22

$161

Tuesday 06/23

Wednesday 06/24

Thursday 06/25

$204

Friday 06/26

Saturday 06/27

$204

Sunday 06/28

$175

Monday 06/29

Tuesday 06/30

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 07/02

Friday 07/03

Saturday 07/04

Sunday 07/05

Monday 07/06

Tuesday 07/07

Wednesday 07/08

Thursday 07/09

Friday 07/10

$231

Saturday 07/11

$179

Sunday 07/12

$156

Monday 07/13

Tuesday 07/14

Wednesday 07/15

$182

Thursday 07/16

Friday 07/17

$189

Saturday 07/18

The cheapest time to travel from San Diego to Dayton, OH

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Diego to Dayton, OH, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $156, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Diego to Dayton, OH. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $204.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Diego to Dayton, OH, with $161. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $163.

How to save money travelling from San Diego to Dayton, OH

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from San Diego to Dayton, OH in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from San Diego to Dayton, OH, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from San Diego to Dayton, OH are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Diego and Dayton, OH

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in San Diego and Dayton, OH.

Old Town Transit Center

Congress Street 2727

San Ysidro Transit Center

E San Ysidro Blvd 723

Santa Fe Depot

Kettner Blvd 1050

Seaport Village

W Harbor Dr 789

Downtown

Old Troy Pike

Old Troy Pike 7581

Northwest Hub Transit Center

Shiloh Springs Rd 2075

South Town Center

Miamisburg-Centerville Rd (At the 725 S.R. SAKE Japanese steakhouse) 2146

Bus Stop

Mound @ Germantown Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Diego to Dayton, OH

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from San Diego to Dayton, OH? Or which bus companies serve the route San Diego to Dayton, OH? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the San Diego to Dayton, OH bus

How much does a San Diego Dayton, OH bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $136 and takes 56h 15m to reach Dayton, OH. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from San Diego to Dayton, OH?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $136 and $225. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Dayton, OH.

On average, how many connections are available from San Diego to Dayton, OH each day?

Every day, the San Diego to Dayton, OH bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from San Diego to Dayton, OH take?

The fastest bus from San Diego to Dayton, OH is offered by Greyhound US and takes 56h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $162. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from San Diego to Dayton, OH?

The earliest bus arriving in Dayton, OH from San Diego starts at 7:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from San Diego to Dayton, OH?

The latest bus trip departing from San Diego for Dayton, OH starts at 7:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the San Diego Dayton, OH route?

When traveling by bus from San Diego to Dayton, OH, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Dayton, OH?

You can check all the direct connections between San Diego and Dayton, OH by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the San Diego to Dayton, OH bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the San Diego Dayton, OH bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the San Diego Dayton, OH bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from San Diego to Dayton, OH on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from San Diego to Dayton, OH?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 12 daily trips between San Diego and Dayton, OH. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route San Diego to Dayton, OH

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to San Diego and to Dayton, OH

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to San Diego and to Dayton, OH. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!