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How to get fromMcLean to Durhamby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from McLean to Durham by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 700 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane DCA - RDU
    2. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Pettigrew St at Parking Deckbus bus
    4h 34m
    $86–566

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Durhambus bus Greyhound US0670
    9h 11m
    $42–87

  3. Bus via Washington Union Station

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durhambus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    8h 19m
    $43–88

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    8h 30m
    $100–209

  5. Drive 258.1 mi

    1. Drive from McLean to Durhamcar car 258.1 mi
    4h 27m
    $48–68

  6. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 700 bus

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane IAD - RDU
    2. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Pettigrew St at Parking Deckbus bus
    4h 28m
    $329–714

  7. Subway, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, line 700 bus

    1. Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    3. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BWI - RDU
    4. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Pettigrew St at Parking Deckbus bus
    5h 45m
    $231–674

  8. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane IAD - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 19m
    $103–478

  9. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane DCA - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 30m
    $150–830

McLean to Durham by bus and foot

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration8h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Durham 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 6h 32m.

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