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How to get fromMcLean to Tucsonby plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from McLean to Tucson by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Tucson

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane DCA - TUS
    9h 36m
    $326–1,408

  2. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Phoenix, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane IAD - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    9h 39m
    $194–740

  3. Train via New Orleans (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 18h
    $1,405–2,306

  4. Drive  2,254.1 mi

    1. Drive from McLean to Tucsoncar car 2,254.1 mi
    35h 49m
    $412–595

  5. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Tucson

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane IAD - TUS
    9h 45m
    $214–905

  6. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Tucson

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane BWI - TUS
    10h 42m
    $256–1,113

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane DCA - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    9h 43m
    $226–323

  8. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane BWI - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    10h 41m
    $236–898

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    3d 6h
    $1,622–2,602

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals to Manhattan, NYbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 7h
    $1,234–2,039

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,405Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,976.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 36m

What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Tucson (TUS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to Tucson Amtrak Station via McLean+Bay A, McLean, Silver Line Center Platform, Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform, King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform, Alexandria, and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 2d 18h.

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