There are 3 ways to get from McLean to Exton by train (Amtrak), 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 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtraktrain Keystone Service
4h 23m$54–116Drive 131.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from McLean to Extoncar 131.4 mi
2h 41m$24–35Subway, 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 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtraktrain
5h 27m$51–108
McLean to Exton by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McLean to Exton is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from McLean to Exton is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from McLean to Exton. However, there are services departing from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Exton Amtrak via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between McLean and Exton is 176 miles. The road distance is 132.2 miles.
The best way to get from McLean to Exton without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from McLean to Exton, including transfers.
McLean to Exton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
McLean to Exton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between McLean to Exton is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from McLean to Exton.
There are 141+ hotels available in Exton.
What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Exton, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Beverly Rd to Exton Amtrak via McLean+Bay A, McLean, Silver Line Center Platform, Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 4h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
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
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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