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

The cheapest way to get from McLean to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from McLean to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between McLean and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct bus from McLean to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd and arriving at Philadelphia via Ballston+Bay E and Arlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from McLean to Philadelphia?

The distance between McLean and Philadelphia is 151 miles. The road distance is 145.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from McLean to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs $24 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from McLean to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the McLean to Philadelphia bus from?

McLean to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Arlington station.

Train or bus from McLean to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from McLean to Philadelphia is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs $24 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $65 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the McLean to Philadelphia bus arrive?

McLean to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.

Can I drive from McLean to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between McLean to Philadelphia is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from McLean to Philadelphia.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 904+ hotels available in Philadelphia.

McLean to Philadelphia - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, subway

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

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
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
3h 3m
$24–661
Subway, train
cheapest
1. Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center PlatformS
2. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
3h 46m
$20–260
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Arlington to PhiladelphiaFlixBus 2605 / ...
5h 54m
$28–63
Drive 144.5 mi
1. Drive from McLean to Philadelphia144.5 mi
2h 43m
$27–39
Bus, subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
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 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)DCA - PHL
3h 33m
$75–560
Bus via College Park-U of MD, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from College Park U of MD Metrorail to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0325S
7h 25m
$29–49
Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to McLean+Bay A
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)IAD - PHL
3h 37m
$273–658
Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster, drive
1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lancaster (LNS)IAD - LNS
2. Drive from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to Philadelphia
4h 10m
$111–478

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

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Distance: 149.9 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $18–250 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Arlington to Philadelphia twice daily. Tickets cost $24–50 and the journey takes 4h.

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

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Subway, train

Bus (Flixbus)

Drive 144.5 mi

Bus, subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

Bus via College Park-U of MD, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform (Greyhound)

Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster, drive

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

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Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport

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Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station

Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station

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Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station

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Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station

Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station

Subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform

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

Bus from Arlington to Philadelphia

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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Bus from College Park U of MD Metrorail to Philadelphia

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