What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to McLean?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to McLean is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to McLean?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to McLean is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and McLean?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to McLean. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln via Rosslyn+Bay C and Ballston+Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to McLean?

The distance between Philadelphia and McLean is 152 miles. The road distance is 145.4 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to McLean without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to McLean without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 51m and costs $20 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to McLean?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Philadelphia to McLean, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to McLean bus from?

Philadelphia to McLean bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to McLean?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to McLean is to bus via Ballston+Bay A which takes 4h 36m and costs $26 - $50. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $270 - $700 and takes 3h 32m, you could also train, which costs $23 - $650 and takes 2h 54m.

Where does the Philadelphia to McLean bus arrive?

Philadelphia to McLean bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to McLean?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to McLean is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Philadelphia to McLean.

Where can I stay near McLean?

There are 1396+ hotels available in McLean.

Philadelphia to McLean - 8 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car

There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to McLean by train, subway, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
2h 51m
$20–254
Bus via Ballston+Bay A (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
4h 36m
$27–47
Drive 144.5 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to McLeancar 144.5 mi
2h 44m
$27–39
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
3h 32m
$274–661
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2h 54m
$23–645
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0350
4h 51m
$24–45
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
2. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3h 40m
$97–689
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
4h 39m
$95–830

Philadelphia to McLean by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 151.2 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and McLean, VA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to Arlington once daily. Tickets cost $20–45 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 3 times a day.

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to McLean by train, subway, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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