What is the cheapest way to get from McLean to Silver Spring?

The cheapest way to get from McLean to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from McLean to Silver Spring?

The fastest way to get from McLean to Silver Spring is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $35 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between McLean and Silver Spring?

No, there is no direct bus from McLean to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd and arriving at Eastern Av+13 St via Ballston+Bay A and K St NW+15 St NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from McLean to Silver Spring?

The distance between McLean and Silver Spring is 23 miles. The road distance is 12.1 miles.

How do I travel from McLean to Silver Spring without a car?

The best way to get from McLean to Silver Spring without a car is to subway which takes 1h 3m and costs $6 - $13.

How long does it take to get from McLean to Silver Spring?

It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from McLean to Silver Spring, including transfers.

Where do I catch the McLean to Silver Spring bus from?

McLean to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Ballston+Bay A station.

Where does the McLean to Silver Spring bus arrive?

McLean to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at 17 St NW+I St NW station.

Can I drive from McLean to Silver Spring?

Yes, the driving distance between McLean to Silver Spring is 12 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from McLean to Silver Spring.

Where can I stay near Silver Spring?

There are 1641+ hotels available in Silver Spring.

McLean to Silver Spring - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from McLean to Silver Spring by subway, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 PlatformS
2. Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center PlatformR
1h 3m
$6–12
Drive 12.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from McLean to Silver Spring12.1 mi
26 min
$3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballston+Bay A to 17 St NW+I St NWA58
2. Take the bus from K St NW+15 St NW to Eastern Av+13 StD60
1h 54m
$8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from McLean to Silver Spring12.1 mi
26 min
$35–50

McLean to Silver Spring by bus and subway

243Weekly Services

1h 3mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from McLean to Silver Spring.

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Distance: 23 mi
Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Beverly Rd to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via McLean+Bay A, McLean, Silver Line Center Platform, Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, and Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform in around 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd to Eastern Av+13 St via Ballston+Bay H, Ballston+Bay A, 17 St NW+I St NW, and K St NW+15 St NW in around 1h 54m.

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