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 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Silver Spring and McLean?

No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring to McLean. However, there are services departing from Eastern Av NW+14 St NW and arriving at Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln via 17 St NW+I St NW and Ballston+Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 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 $5 - $13.

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 bus from?

Silver Spring to McLean bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Eastern Av NW+14 St NW station.

Where does the Silver Spring to McLean bus arrive?

Silver Spring to McLean bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at K St NW+16 St NW 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 1693+ hotels available in McLean.

Silver Spring to McLean - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Silver Spring to McLean by subway, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center PlatformR
2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center PlatformS
1h 5m
$5–13
Drive 12.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Silver Spring to McLean12.2 mi
26 min
$3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Eastern Av NW+14 St NW to K St NW+16 St NWD60
2. Take the bus from 17 St NW+I St NW to Ballston+Bay EA58
2h 5m
$8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Silver Spring to McLean12.2 mi
26 min
$35–50

Silver Spring to McLean by subway and bus

499Weekly Services

1h 5mAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Silver Spring to McLean.

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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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eastern Av NW+14 St NW to Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln via K St NW+16 St NW, 17 St NW+I St NW, Ballston+Bay E, and Ballston+Bay A in around 2h 5m.

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