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

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There are 7 ways to get from McLean to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeIAD - SAN
    7h 20m
    $183–658

  2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeBWI - SAN
    8h 44m
    $115–580

  3. Train via Rockville Amtrak (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
    2d 18h
    $299–727

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
    2d 19h

  5. Drive 2,596 mi

    1. Drive from McLean to San Diegocar2,596 mi
    42h 42m
    $474–685

  6. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeDCA - SAN
    7h 44m
    $355–1,510

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
    3d 1h
    $307–948

McLean to San Diego by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$299Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Beverly Rd to San Diego via McLean+Bay A, McLean, Silver Line Center Platform, Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 18h.

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