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How to get fromSt. Louis to McLeanby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis to McLean by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or subway

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  1. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane STL - DCA
    4h 22m
    $138–442

  2. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane STL - BWI
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    5h 46m
    $108–568

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train Floridian
    23h 51m
    $269–598

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    24h 35m
    $148–234

  5. Drive  799.2 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to McLeancar car 799.2 mi
    13h 56m
    $146–211

  6. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane STL - IAD
    4h 23m
    $186–1,008

St. Louis to McLean by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$269Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 746.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and McLean, VA, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Louis to Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd via Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, 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 23h 51m.

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