Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.
Greyhound New York City Dayton recent customer reviews
At Pittsburgh everything went bad. Didn't tell us we were delayed until we were getting back on the bus
Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from New York City to Dayton by bus
How far is New York City from Dayton?
New York City and Dayton are 541 miles (872 km) apart.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York City to Dayton?
Most of the buses traveling from New York City to Dayton leave from New York Port Authority and arrive at Greater Dayton Trotwood RTA Bus Stop. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/17
$146
11/18
$137
Today
$132
11/20
$129
11/21
$108
11/22
No data
11/23
$142
11/24
$118
The cheapest trip from New York City to Dayton was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $108
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New York City to Dayton, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $108 to $224 for a bus ticket from New York City to Dayton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $108 which is on 2025-11-21.
Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.