What is the cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to McLean?

The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to McLean is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Silver Spring to McLean?

The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to McLean is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct train between Silver Spring and McLean?

No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to McLean. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at McLean, Silver Line Center Platform via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Silver Spring to McLean?

The distance between Silver Spring and McLean is 23 miles. The road distance is 12.2 miles.

How do I travel from Silver Spring to McLean without a car?

The best way to get from Silver Spring to McLean without a car is to subway which takes 1h 5m and costs $6 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Silver Spring to McLean?

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Silver Spring to McLean, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Silver Spring to McLean train from?

Silver Spring to McLean train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform station.

Where does the Silver Spring to McLean train arrive?

Silver Spring to McLean train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform station.

Can I drive from Silver Spring to McLean?

Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to McLean is 12 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Silver Spring to McLean.

Where can I stay near McLean?

There are 1645+ hotels available in McLean.

Silver Spring to McLean - 3 ways to travel via subway, taxi, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Silver Spring to McLean by subway, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
1h 5m
$6–9
Drive 12.2 mi
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1. Drive from Silver Spring to McLeancar 12.2 mi
26 min
$3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Silver Spring to McLeantaxi 12.2 mi
26 min
$35–45

Silver Spring to McLean by subway and bus

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 23.3 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and McLean, VA, USA?

You can take a subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform, McLean, Silver Line Center Platform, and Dolley Madison Bl+Colshire Dr in around 1h 5m.

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