There are 4 ways to get from McLean to Baltimore by subway, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
2h 19m$5–14Bus
- Take the bus from Ballston+Bay A to Pennsylvania Av NW+L St NWbus A58
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2h 56m$13–18Drive 46.8 mi
- Drive from McLean to Baltimorecar 46.8 mi
55 min$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from McLean to Baltimoretaxi 46.8 mi
55 min$130–170
McLean to Baltimore by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McLean to Baltimore is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from McLean to Baltimore is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from McLean to Baltimore station. However, there are services departing from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd and arriving at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station via Ballston+Bay A, New Hampshire Av NW+24 St NW and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from McLean to Baltimore station. However, there are services departing from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Baltimore Penn Station via New Carrollton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between McLean and Baltimore is 57 miles. The road distance is 47.1 miles.
The best way to get from McLean to Baltimore without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 19m and costs $4 - $14.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from McLean to Baltimore, including transfers.
McLean to Baltimore bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Ballston+Bay A station.
McLean to Baltimore train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform station.
McLean to Baltimore bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Pennsylvania Av NW+L St NW station.
What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Baltimore, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station via Ballston+Bay H, Ballston+Bay A, Pennsylvania Av NW+L St NW, New Hampshire Av NW+24 St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, and Washington Union Station in around 2h 56m.
Subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/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
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Bus from Ballston+Bay A to Pennsylvania Av NW+L St NW
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- 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 Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
Washington DC Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 202-657-0008
- Website
- dctaxiservice.com
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 (202) 544-1212
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
McLean to Baltimore train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between McLean to Baltimore is 47 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from McLean to Baltimore.
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