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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 StationtrainNortheast Regional
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center PlatformsubwaySv
    3h 55m
    $26–276

  2. Train, subway via Trenton Transit Center

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Trenton to New Carrollton Amtrak StationtrainNortheast Regional
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center PlatformsubwaySv
    4h 43m
    $25–455

  3. Drive 189.1 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton Junction to McLeancar189.1 mi
    3h 31m
    $35–50

  4. 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
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)planeEWR - DCA
    4h 11m
    $96–501

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

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)planeEWR - IAD
    4h 7m
    $209–449

  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
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)planePHL - IAD
    4h 11m
    $239–760

  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
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)planePHL - DCA
    4h 16m
    $81–762

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

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)planeLGA - DCA
    5h 20m
    $83–581

Princeton Junction to McLean by train, subway, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 55mAverage 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 31m.

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