What is the cheapest way to get from McLean to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from McLean to Detroit is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from McLean to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from McLean to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $200 - $500.

How far is it from McLean to Detroit?

The distance between McLean and Detroit is 424 miles. The road distance is 511.3 miles.

How do I travel from McLean to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from McLean to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 16h 12m and costs $75 - $230.

How long does it take to get from McLean to Detroit?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from McLean to Detroit, including transfers.

Bus or fly from McLean to Detroit?

The best way to get from McLean to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $200 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $230 and takes 16h 12m.

Can I drive from McLean to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between McLean to Detroit is 511 miles. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from McLean to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 487+ hotels available in Detroit.

McLean to Detroit - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and subway

There are 7 ways to get from McLean to Detroit by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
best
1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Detroit (DTW)IAD - DTW
4h 45m
$205–500
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Toledo Bus StopGreyhound US0164
2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus StationGreyhound US0135 / ...
16h 12m
$77–229
Train, bus
1. Take the train from GERMANTOWN MARC wb to Martinsburg W Va Marc
2. Take the train from Martinsburg Amtrak Station to Toledo
3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station
16h 21m
$120–291
Drive 508.4 mi
1. Drive from McLean to Detroit508.4 mi
8h 47m
$93–134
Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Detroit (DTW)DCA - DTW
4h 55m
$102–612
Subway, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
2. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
3. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Detroit (DTW)BWI - DTW
6h 2m
$87–502
Train, bus via Pittsburgh
1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak StationFloridian
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus StationGreyhound US0420
18h 3m
$107–281

McLean to Detroit by bus and subway

14Weekly Services

16h 12mAverage Duration

$77Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from McLean to Detroit.

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Distance: 421.9 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd to Detroit Bus Station via Ballston+Bay H, Ballston+Bay A, K St NW+17 St NW, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Toledo Bus Stop in around 16h 12m.

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