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How to get fromEdison to McLeanby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Edison to McLean by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    4h 32m
    $53–716

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    4h 36m
    $35–51

  3. Drive  206.2 mi

    1. Drive from Edison to McLeancar car 206.2 mi
    3h 46m
    $38–55

  4. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Edison Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    3h 52m
    $929–1,637

  5. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Edison Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Trenton to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    5h 11m
    $42–111

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Edison Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane EWR - IAD
    3h 48m
    $467–1,534

  7. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Edison Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane JFK - DCA
    4h 51m
    $923–1,643

  8. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Edison Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LGA - DCA
    5h 33m
    $102–641

  9. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Edison Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LGA - IAD
    5h 30m
    $75–488

  10. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane PHL - IAD
    5h 10m
    $974–1,819

Edison to McLean by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar135Weekly Services
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Edison, Middlesex County, NJ, USA and McLean, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Amtrak Acela also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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