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

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There are 8 ways to get from Houston to McLean by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane HOU - DCA
    5h 13m
    $227–1,110

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane IAH - IAD
    5h 45m
    $117–610

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    32h 53m
    $224–381

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Alexandriatrain train Crescent
    38h 53m
    $389–862

  5. Drive  1,365 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to McLeancar car 1,365 mi
    23h 50m
    $250–360

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane IAH - DCA
    5h 55m
    $169–813

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, subway

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane HOU - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall 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
    6h 31m
    $167–817

  8. Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, subway

    1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane IAH - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    7h 17m
    $199–420

Houston to McLean by bus and subway

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration32h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$224Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,242.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and McLean, VA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisiana St @ Preston St to Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln via Magnolia Transit Center, Houston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, 17 St NW+I St NW, Ballston+Bay E, and Ballston+Bay A in around 32h 53m.

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