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

The cheapest way to get from McLean to Durham is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from McLean to Durham is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between McLean and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from McLean to Durham. However, there are services departing from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln and arriving at Durham via Tysons Corner Metro and Springfield Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

How far is it from McLean to Durham?

The distance between McLean and Durham is 275 miles. The road distance is 260.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from McLean to Durham without a car is to bus via Washington Union Station which takes 7h 22m and costs $45 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from McLean to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the McLean to Durham bus from?

McLean to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.

Train or bus from McLean to Durham?

The best way to get from McLean to Durham is to bus via Washington Union Station which takes 7h 22m and costs $45 - $130. Alternatively, you can train via Raleigh, which costs $60 - $190 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the McLean to Durham bus arrive?

McLean to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Durham station.

Can I drive from McLean to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between McLean to Durham is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from McLean to Durham.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 336+ hotels available in Durham.

McLean to Durham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 8 ways to get from McLean to Durham by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), 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.

Bus via Washington Union Station
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1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to DurhamFlixBus N2471 / ...
7h 22m
$47–129
Train via Raleigh (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Alexandria to Raleigh Union StationFloridian / ...
2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak StationPiedmont / ...
8h 59m
$60–190
Drive 259 mi
1. Drive from McLean to Durham259 mi
4h 23m
$48–69
Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, bus, line 700 bus
1. Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to McLean+Bay A
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)IAD - RDU
3. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Center
4. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Durham Station Gate J
4h 32m
$163–511
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to DurhamGreyhound US0670
9h 9m
$52–117
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak StationCarolinian
10h 22m
$66–192
Bus, subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly, line 700 bus
1. Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to McLean+Bay A
2. Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
3. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)DCA - RDU
4. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Center
5. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Durham Station Gate J
4h 39m
$100–663
Subway, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, bus, line 700 bus
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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)BWI - RDU
4. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Center
5. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Durham Station Gate J
5h 50m
$155–593

McLean to Durham by bus and subway

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Distance: 273.6 mi
Duration: 7h 22m

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 $40–120 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Beverly Rd to Durham Amtrak Station via McLean+Bay A, McLean, Silver Line Center Platform, Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform, King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform, Alexandria, and Raleigh Union Station in around 8h 59m.

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There are 8 ways to get from McLean to Durham by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, or train

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Drive 259 mi

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

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Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall

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Subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform

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Bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to McLean+Bay A

Bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to McLean+Bay A

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