There are 7 ways to get from Albuquerque to McLean by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ABQ - IAD
5h 55m$174–807Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
45h 11m$540–1,195Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Springfield Bus Stopbus
45h 30m$312–514Drive 1,835.4 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to McLeancar 1,835.4 mi
30h 9m$335–484Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ABQ - DCA
7h 31m$236–1,110Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ABQ - BWI
7h 19m$176–817Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane SAF - DCA
8h 43m$282–994
Albuquerque to McLean by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to McLean is to bus which costs $310 - $550 and takes 45h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to McLean is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $170 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to McLean. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd via St Louis Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay L and Dolley Madison Bl+International Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Albuquerque to McLean. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at McLean, Silver Line Center Platform via Chicago Union Station, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 11m.
The distance between Albuquerque and McLean is 1656 miles. The road distance is 1846.1 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to McLean without a car is to train which takes 45h 11m and costs $500 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Albuquerque to McLean, including transfers.
Albuquerque to McLean bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to McLean is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $170 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 45h 11m, you could also bus, which costs $310 - $550 and takes 45h 30m.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and McLean, VA, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd via Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, McLean, Silver Line Center Platform, and Dolley Madison Bl+Colshire Dr in around 45h 11m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Springfield Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Albuquerque to McLean bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
McLean is 2h ahead of Albuquerque. It is currently 9:17 PM in Albuquerque and 11:17 PM in McLean.
Albuquerque to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to McLean is 1846 miles. It takes approximately 30h 9m to drive from Albuquerque to McLean.
There are 1632+ hotels available in McLean.