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Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center
Anaheim’s main museum campus with rotating art, history, and cultural exhibitions in a restored Carnegie building and nearby gallery spaces.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Anaheim, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $187. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 9h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $187, and a train costs an average of $445.
Distance: 2281 miles (3672 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$2750 Average price | $382 Average price | $312 Average price Cheapest | $528 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
68h 19m Average total duration 67h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 66h 0m Average total duration 65h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 59m Average total duration Fastest 9h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 38h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Anaheim, CA:
A flight is $69 (€57) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to Anaheim, CA costing on average $382 (€312).
A flight is $2438 (€1995) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Anaheim, CA costing on average $2750 (€2251).
Other travel options to Anaheim, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 65h 30m.
Train takes on average 67h 49m.
Tickets start at around $2750 (€2251) compared to roughly $528 (€432) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2222.30 (€-1818.84). The journey takes 67h 49m versus 38h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Washington, DC to Anaheim, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 67h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $445 (€365) but you can travel from only $148 (€121) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 10:35, the last at 18:13. The fastest train covers the 2281 miles (3672 km) distance in 73h 13m.
Distance 2281 miles (3672 km) |
Average train duration 67h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $445 (€365) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 73h 13m |
First train 10:35 AM |
Last train 6:13 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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