There are 4 ways to get from McLean to Delaware by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain Carolinian / ...
2h 30m$30–658Drive 117.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from McLean to Wilmingtoncar 117.2 mi
2h 9m$22–31Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Wilmington Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
4h 44m$23–43Subway, train
- Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Wilmingtontrain Palmetto / ...
3h 27m$33–75
McLean to Delaware by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from McLean to Delaware is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from McLean to Delaware is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from McLean to Delaware station. However, there are services departing from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd and arriving at Wilmington Bus Station via Ballston+Bay A and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from McLean to Delaware. However, there are services departing from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Wilmington via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between McLean and Delaware is 123 miles. The road distance is 117.9 miles.
The best way to get from McLean to Delaware without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $30 - $700.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from McLean to Delaware, including transfers.
McLean to Delaware bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
McLean to Delaware train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from McLean to Delaware is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $30 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Delaware, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington hourly. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Wilmington Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange 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
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 Wilmington Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
McLean to Delaware bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wilmington Bus Station.
McLean to Delaware train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wilmington station.
Yes, the driving distance between McLean to Delaware is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from McLean to Delaware.
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