There are 4 ways to get from McLean to Exton by train (Amtrak), bus, train, 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.
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 24m$54–116Drive 131.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from McLean to Extoncar 131.4 mi
2h 41m$24–35Bus, train, line 204 bus
- Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd to Ballston+Bay Hbus A70
- Take the bus from Ballston+Bay A to K St NW+17 St NWbus A58
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Jefferson Station to Paolitrain Pao
- Take the bus from Paoli Regional Rail Station to Lincoln Hwy & Exton Square Pkwy - MBNSbus 204
8h 12m$33–54Subway, 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 24m.
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 24m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 24m 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 132+ 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 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Jefferson Station to Paoli
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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
Bus from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd to Ballston+Bay H
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Ballston+Bay A to K St NW+17 St NW
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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 Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Paoli Regional Rail Station to Lincoln Hwy & Exton Square Pkwy - MBNS
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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