The distance between Anchorage and Washington is around 3,456 miles (5,563km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 8h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Anchorage to Washington by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Washington → Anchorage if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Anchorage (ANC) to Reagan Washington (DCA).
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There are several options for getting from Anchorage to Washington by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around $245 and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 8h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $325.
The distance between Anchorage and Washington is around 3,456 miles (5,563km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,361 miles (5,409km)
It takes around 8h 15m to get from Anchorage and Washington by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3 days 9h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Anchorage to Washington is to fly which takes around 8h 15m and will set you back approx $325.
The cheapest way to travel between Anchorage and Washington, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around $245 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Anchorage and Washington. We recommend that you fly from Anchorage (ANC) to Reagan Washington (DCA). instead which will take 8h 15m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Anchorage and Washington. We recommend that you fly from Anchorage (ANC) to Reagan Washington (DCA). instead which will take 8h 15m.
Yes you can fly from Anchorage and Washington. Flights depart from Anchorage (ANC) and arrive at Reagan Washington (DCA) - via Chicago O'Hare (ORD). The flight takes around 7h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Anchorage to Washington. There is however a flight that goes via Chicago O'Hare (ORD). This services will take at least 8h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Anchorage to Washington typically takes around 7h 35m. Flights depart from Anchorage (ANC) and and arrive into Reagan Washington (DCA).
The closest major airport to Washington is Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) (DCA) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Washington. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) (BWI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Anchorage and Washington. The distance is around 4,304 miles (6,927km) by road and it will take around 3 days 9h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Anchorage to Washington is to fly which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around $325.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 8h 15m | $325 | every 15 mins | 5,570km (3,461 miles) |
Fly to Washington Dulles (IAD) | 8h 55m | $435 | hourly | 5,563km (3,456 miles) |
Plane and Train | 9hrs | $365 | hourly | 5,627km (3,497 miles) |
Fly to Philadelphia (PHL), Train | 10h 35m | $245 | hourly | 5,854km (3,638 miles) |
Drive | 3 days 9h | $425 | on demand | 6,927km (4,304 miles) |
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