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

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There are 6 ways to get from McLean to Irvine by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane IAD - SNA
    7h 4m
    $474–905

  2. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAD - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    9h 56m
    $209–580

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 16h
    $691–1,746

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals to Manhattan, NYbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    3d 1h
    $510–799

  5. Drive  2,611.4 mi

    1. Drive from McLean to Irvinecar car 2,611.4 mi
    42h 25m
    $477–689

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DCA - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    10h 20m
    $211–583

McLean to Irvine by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$691Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,277 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to Tustin via McLean+Bay A, McLean, Silver Line Center Platform, Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton in around 2d 16h.

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