There are 6 ways to get from Atlanta to McLean by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ATL - IAD
3h 46m$116–388Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
cheapest- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ATL - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
5h 16m$48–718Bus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
13h 20m$103–193Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to Alexandriatrain Crescent
15h 6m$204–416Drive 610.5 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to McLeancar 610.5 mi
11h 10m$112–161Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ATL - DCA
3h 56m$138–1,212
Atlanta to McLean by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to McLean is to fly which costs $110 - $390 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to McLean is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $110 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to McLean. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd via Dolley Madison Bl+Colshire Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlanta station to McLean. However, there are services departing from Peachtree Station and arriving at Potomac Yard, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 6m.
The distance between Atlanta and McLean is 564 miles. The road distance is 614.1 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to McLean without a car is to bus which takes 13h 20m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Atlanta to McLean, including transfers.
Atlanta to McLean bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to McLean is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $110 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 13h 20m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $420 and takes 15h 6m.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and McLean, VA, USA?
Frontier Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 12h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Peachtree Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–410
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Atlanta to McLean bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Atlanta to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to McLean is 614 miles. It takes approximately 11h 10m to drive from Atlanta to McLean.
There are 1431+ hotels available in McLean.