There are 4 ways to get from National City to Anaheim by tram, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Tram, bus
best- Take the tram from 8th Street Station to Old Town Stationtram Blue
- Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus FlixBus N2003 / ...
3h 8mDrive 98.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from National City to Anaheimcar 98.9 mi
1h 46m$18–27Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 35m$25–60Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheimbus Tijuana
3h 31m$20–33
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from National City to Anaheim is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from National City to Anaheim is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from National City to Anaheim. However, there are services departing from 8th St & E Av and arriving at Anaheim via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from National City station to Anaheim station. However, there are services departing from 8th Street Station and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between National City and Anaheim is 100 miles. The road distance is 99.5 miles.
The best way to get from National City to Anaheim without a car is to tram and bus which takes 3h 8m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from National City to Anaheim, including transfers.
National City to Anaheim bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
National City to Anaheim train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from National City to Anaheim is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $25 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between National City, CA, USA and Anaheim, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $25–60 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from San Diego to Anaheim twice daily. Tickets cost $18–28 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from 8th Street Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
National City to Anaheim bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Anaheim station.
National City to Anaheim train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between National City to Anaheim is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from National City to Anaheim.
There are 1286+ hotels available in Anaheim.


