There are 6 ways to get from McLean to St. Louis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or subway
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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DCA - STL
4h 44m$138–441Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane BWI - STL
5h 55m$128–666Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
24h 34m$133–263Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
25h 20m$296–658Drive 798.5 mi
- Drive from McLean to St. Louiscar 798.5 mi
13h 55m$146–211Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane IAD - STL
4h 39m$186–1,008
McLean to St. Louis by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McLean to St. Louis is to bus which costs $130 - $270 and takes 24h 34m.
The fastest way to get from McLean to St. Louis is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $180 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from McLean to St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Ballston+Bay A, Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from McLean to St. Louis. However, there are services departing from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at St. Louis via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 20m.
The distance between McLean and St. Louis is 751 miles. The road distance is 803.1 miles.
The best way to get from McLean to St. Louis without a car is to bus which takes 24h 34m and costs $130 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from McLean to St. Louis, including transfers.
McLean to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
McLean to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from McLean to St. Louis is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $130 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $270 and takes 24h 34m, you could also train, which costs $290 - $700 and takes 25h 20m.
What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd to St Louis Bus Station via Ballston+Bay H, Ballston+Bay A, K St NW+17 St NW, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 24h 34m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
McLean to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
St. Louis is 1h behind McLean. It is currently 2:53 PM in McLean and 1:53 PM in St. Louis.
McLean to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between McLean to St. Louis is 803 miles. It takes approximately 13h 55m to drive from McLean to St. Louis.
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