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How to get fromPrinceton Junction to McLeanby train, subway, car or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Princeton Junction to McLean by train, subway, car, or plane

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    3h 53m
    $26–276

  2. Train, subway via Trenton Transit Center

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Trenton to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    4h 41m
    $25–455

  3. Drive 189.1 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton Junction to McLeancar car 189.1 mi
    3h 32m
    $35–50

  4. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane EWR - IAD
    4h 9m
    $228–482

  5. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    4h 28m
    $110–644

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane PHL - IAD
    4h 22m
    $279–860

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PHL - DCA
    4h 30m
    $101–912

  8. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LGA - DCA
    5h 27m
    $106–734

Princeton Junction to McLean by train, subway, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and McLean, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Princeton Junction to McLean. However, you can take the train to New Carrollton Amtrak Station, walk to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform, take the subway to McLean, Silver Line Center Platform, walk to Dolley Madison Bl+Colshire Dr, then take the bus to Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd. Alternatively, you can drive from Princeton Junction to McLean in around 3h 32m.

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