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How to get fromPhiladelphia to McLeanby train, subway, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train (Amtrak) or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to McLean by train, subway, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, subway

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    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak StationtrainNortheast Regional
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center PlatformsubwayS
    2h 51m
    $20–254

  2. Bus via Ballston+Bay A (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to ArlingtonbusFlixBus N2601
    4h 36m
    $28–60

  3. Drive 144.5 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to McLeancar144.5 mi
    2h 43m
    $27–39

  4. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)planePHL - DCA
    2. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
    3h 25m
    $87–587

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union StationtrainNortheast Regional
    2h 54m
    $24–645

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union StationbusGreyhound US0350
    4h 51m
    $25–47

  7. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)planePHL - IAD
    3h 30m
    $274–661

Philadelphia to McLean by train, subway, and bus

Calendar83Weekly Services
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 $21–55 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $18–250 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Two other operators also service this route.

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