There are 5 ways to get from McLean to Laurel by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train
best- Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to LAUREL MARC nbtrain Marc
2h 14m$8–19Bus, subway
cheapest- Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd to Potomac Yard+Bus Bay Cbus A70
- Take the subway from Potomac Yard, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform to Greenbelt, Green/Yellow Line Center Platformsubway Y
- Take the bus from Greenbelt+Bay B to 4 St+Montrose Avbus P12
2h 37m$5–12Drive 27.4 mi
- Drive from McLean to Laurelcar 27.4 mi
35 min$5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from McLean to Laureltaxi 27.4 mi
35 min$80–100Bus
- Take the bus from Ballston+Bay A to 17 St NW+I St NWbus A58
- Take the bus from Silver Spring+Bay 113 to Gorman Av+Thomas Drbus M52
4h 13m$11
McLean to Laurel by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McLean to Laurel is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from McLean to Laurel is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from McLean to Laurel. However, there are services departing from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd and arriving at Gorman Av+Thomas Dr via Ballston+Bay A, K St NW+15 St NW and Silver Spring+Bay 113. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between McLean and Laurel is 33 miles. The road distance is 27.6 miles.
The best way to get from McLean to Laurel without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 14m and costs $8 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from McLean to Laurel, including transfers.
McLean to Laurel bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Ballston+Bay A station.
McLean to Laurel bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at 17 St NW+I St NW station.
Yes, the driving distance between McLean to Laurel is 28 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from McLean to Laurel.
There are 176+ hotels available in Laurel.
What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Laurel, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd to Gorman Av+Thomas Dr via Ballston+Bay H, Ballston+Bay A, 17 St NW+I St NW, K St NW+15 St NW, Silver Spring+Bay 104, and Silver Spring+Bay 113 in around 4h 13m.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $3–5
Subway from Potomac Yard, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform to Greenbelt, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–7
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to LAUREL MARC nb
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–8
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd to Potomac Yard+Bus Bay C
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Greenbelt+Bay B to 4 St+Montrose Av
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Ballston+Bay A to 17 St NW+I St NW
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Silver Spring+Bay 113 to Gorman Av+Thomas Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 301-324-2877
- Website
- princegeorgescountymd.gov
Bus from Greenbelt+Bay B to 4 St+Montrose Av
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/public-works-transportation/metro-and-transportation/prince-georges-countys-thebus
- Schedules at
- https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/public-works-transportation/thebus/routes-schedules
- Seniors 60+ and Disabled persons
- $0
- Adults 19-59
- $1
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 202-546-7900
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
Red Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 202-285-1632
- Website
- redcabdc.com
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
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