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How to get fromWashington DC to Anaheimby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington DC to Anaheim by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DCA - LAX
    9h 27m
    $207–578

  2. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BWI - LAX
    10h 9m
    $188–1,176

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 14h
    $1,612–2,553

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 15h
    $464–744

  5. Drive  2,609.5 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Anaheimcar car 2,609.5 mi
    42h 32m
    $477–688

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane IAD - SNA
    9h 59m
    $486–1,007

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAD - LAX
    9h 53m
    $196–827

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DCA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 54m
    $230–649

  9. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IAD - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 11m
    $209–748

Washington DC to Anaheim by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,612Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,352.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Anaheim, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Fullerton Amtrak Station via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 14h.

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