There are 4 ways to get from National City to Anaheim by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheimbus Tijuana
3h 31m$22–35Drive 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$30–70Bus via Fullerton Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 31m$38–52
National City to Anaheim by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
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 101 miles. The road distance is 99.4 miles.
The best way to get from National City to Anaheim without a car is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs $21 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 31m 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 bus which takes 3h 31m and costs $21 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between National City, CA, USA and Anaheim, CA, USA?
Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from San Diego to Anaheim twice daily. Tickets cost $19–30 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 19m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
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 1335+ hotels available in Anaheim.











