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How to get fromWashington to Valdezby plane, bus, car ferry, car, subway, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington to Valdez by plane, bus, car ferry, car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane DCA - ANC
    2. Take the bus from Anchorage Airport to Whittier, AKbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Whittier to Valdezcarferry car ferry
    18h 34m
    $894–2,757

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane IAD - ANC
    3. Take the bus from Anchorage Airport to Whittier, AKbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Whittier to Valdezcarferry car ferry
    18h 32m
    $627–783

  3. Drive 4,185 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Valdezcar car 4,185 mi
    3d 4h
    $764–1,104

  4. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane BWI - ANC
    3. Take the bus from Anchorage Airport to Whittier, AKbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Whittier to Valdezcarferry car ferry
    20h 17m
    $627–2,575

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration10h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$711Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,514 mi
  • Duration: 18h 34m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Valdez, AK, USA?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Valdez. However, you can fly to Anchorage International Airport (ANC), walk to Anchorage Airport, take the bus to Whittier, AK, walk to Whittier, then take the car ferry to Valdez. Alternatively, you can drive from Washington to Valdez in around 3d 4h.

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