How to travel from Anchorage to Washington, United States of America

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.

5 routes found

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.

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Fly

Fly from Anchorage (ANC) to Reagan Washington (DCA).

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Flight time7h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $325
Operated by

American Airlines

+ 4 others

3 similiar routes

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car
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Drive

Drive to Washington.

  • Duration3 days 9h
  • Distance4,304 miles (6,927km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Anchorage and Washington

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Anchorage and Washington

Transport options from Anchorage to Washington
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
8h 15m
$325
every 15 mins5,570km (3,461 miles)
Fly to Washington Dulles (IAD)8h 55m
$435
hourly5,563km (3,456 miles)
Plane and Train9hrs
$365
hourly5,627km (3,497 miles)
Fly to Philadelphia (PHL), Train10h 35m
$245
hourly5,854km (3,638 miles)
Drive
3 days 9h
$425
on demand6,927km (4,304 miles)

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Airports near Washington

The following major airports near Washington offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

DCA
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3 miles (5km) from Washington
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
International Airport
Distance
22 miles (36km) from Washington
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
International Airport
Distance
28 miles (45km) from Washington