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 - $45.

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+13 St NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

Is there a direct train between McLean and Silver Spring?

No, there is no direct train from McLean to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

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 $4 - $12.

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 do I catch the McLean to Silver Spring train from?

McLean to Silver Spring train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform 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.

Where does the McLean to Silver Spring train arrive?

McLean to Silver Spring train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform 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 1600+ hotels available in Silver Spring.

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

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
2. Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
1h 3m
$5–12
Drive 12.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from McLean to Silver Springcar 12.1 mi
26 min
$3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballston+Bay A to 17 St NW+I St NWbus A58
2. Take the bus from K St NW+13 St NW to Eastern Av+13 Stbus D60
2h 4m
$8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from McLean to Silver Springtaxi 12.1 mi
26 min
$35–45

McLean to Silver Spring by bus and subway

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Distance: 23.1 mi
Duration: 1h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Chain Bridge Rd and Redmond Dr to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Mclean Metro, 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+13 St NW in around 2h 4m.

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