There are 5 ways to get from McLean to Culpeper by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Culpeper Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 5m$13–219Bus, train via Tysons Corner Ctr+Parking Terrace C
cheapest- Take the bus from Tysons Corner Ctr+Parking Terrace C to King Street-Old Town+Bay Cbus F20
- Take the train from Alexandria to Culpeper Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 58m$9–212Bus, train
- Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd to Potomac Yard+Bus Bay Cbus A70
- Take the train from Alexandria to Culpeper Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 39m$12–214Drive 63.7 mi
- Drive from McLean to Culpepercar 63.7 mi
1h 15m$12–17Bus
- Take the bus from Arlington, VA - Rosslyn station to Culpeper, VA - Sports Complexbus Washington
5h 46m$29–41
McLean to Culpeper by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McLean to Culpeper is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from McLean to Culpeper is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from McLean to Culpeper. However, there are services departing from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd and arriving at Yowell Meadow Park via Ballston+Bay A, Arlington, VA - Rosslyn station and Culpeper County Field House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between McLean and Culpeper is 79 miles. The road distance is 64 miles.
The best way to get from McLean to Culpeper without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs $13 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from McLean to Culpeper, including transfers.
McLean to Culpeper bus services, operated by Academy Bus, depart from Arlington, VA - Rosslyn station.
The best way to get from McLean to Culpeper is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs $13 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $45 and takes 5h 46m.
McLean to Culpeper bus services, operated by Academy Bus, arrive at Culpeper, VA - Sports Complex station.
Yes, the driving distance between McLean to Culpeper is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from McLean to Culpeper.
What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Culpeper, VA, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Alexandria to Culpeper Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $8–210 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Amtrak also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Academy Bus operates a bus from Arlington, VA - Rosslyn station to Culpeper, VA - Sports Complex 5 times a week. Tickets cost $23–35 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Culpeper Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $8–210
- Business Class
- $50–250
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Culpeper Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd to Potomac Yard+Bus Bay C
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Tysons Corner Ctr+Parking Terrace C to King Street-Old Town+Bay C
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $0
- Phone
- +1 201-420-7000
- Website
- academybus.com
Bus from Arlington, VA - Rosslyn station to Culpeper, VA - Sports Complex
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://academybus.com
- Schedules at
- https://academybus.com/commuter#routes-timetables
- Adult in app purchase
- $23–30
- Adult cash ticket
- $26–35
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