There are 5 ways to get from Washington DC 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- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
49 min$4–6Drive 9.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington DC to McLeancar 9.6 mi
18 min$2–3Subway, line 721 bus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the bus from Mclean Metro Bay C to Elm St @ Beverly Rdbus 721
1h 5m$4–6Bus
- Take the bus from 17 St NW+I St NW to Ballston+Bay Ebus A58
- Take the bus from Ballston+Bay A to Old Dominion Dr+Corner Lnbus A70
1h 31m$5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington DC to McLeantaxi 9.6 mi
18 min$30–40
Washington DC to McLean by foot, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to McLean is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to McLean is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to McLean. However, there are services departing from 17 St NW+I St NW and arriving at Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln via Ballston+Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to McLean. However, there are services departing from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at McLean, Silver Line Center Platform via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
The distance between Washington DC and McLean is 15 miles. The road distance is 9.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to McLean without a car is to subway which takes 49 min and costs $4 - $6.
It takes approximately 49 min to get from Washington DC to McLean, including transfers.
Washington DC to McLean bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from 17 St NW+I St NW station.
Washington DC to McLean train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform station.
Washington DC to McLean bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Ballston+Bay E station.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and McLean, VA, USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln via 17 St NW+I St NW, Ballston+Bay E, and Ballston+Bay A in around 1h 31m.
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov
- Website
- Fairfax Connector
Bus from Mclean Metro Bay C to Elm St @ Beverly Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Fairfax Connector
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from 17 St NW+I St NW to Ballston+Bay E
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Ballston+Bay A to Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
Washington DC Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 202-657-0008
- Website
- dctaxiservice.com
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 (202) 544-1212
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
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Booking & Getting There
Washington DC to McLean train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at McLean, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to McLean is 10 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Washington DC to McLean.
There are 1649+ hotels available in McLean.





