What is the cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to McLean?

The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to McLean is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington, DC to McLean?

The fastest way to get from Washington, DC to McLean is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Washington, DC and McLean?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington, DC station to McLean. However, there are services departing from H St NE+Union Station Garage 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 1h 44m.

How far is it from Washington, DC to McLean?

The distance between Washington, DC and McLean is 16 miles. The road distance is 11.1 miles.

How do I travel from Washington, DC to McLean without a car?

The best way to get from Washington, DC to McLean without a car is to subway which takes 52 min and costs $5 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Washington, DC to McLean?

It takes approximately 52 min to get from Washington, DC to McLean, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington, DC to McLean bus from?

Washington, DC to McLean bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from 17 St NW+I St NW station.

Where does the Washington, DC to McLean bus arrive?

Washington, DC to McLean bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Ballston+Bay E station.

Can I drive from Washington, DC to McLean?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington, DC to McLean is 11 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Washington, DC to McLean.

Where can I stay near McLean?

There are 1740+ hotels available in McLean.

Washington, DC to McLean - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 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
1. Take the subway from Union Station, 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
52 min
$5–11
Drive 11 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Washington, DC to McLeancar 11 mi
19 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 17 St NW+I St NW to Ballston+Bay Ebus A58
2. Take the bus from Ballston+Bay A to Old Dominion Dr+Corner Lnbus A70
1h 44m
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Washington, DC to McLeantaxi 11 mi
19 min
$35–45

Washington, DC to McLean by subway and bus

499Weekly Services

52 minAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Washington, DC to McLean.

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Distance: 16 mi
Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and McLean, VA, USA?

You can take a subway from Union Station, 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 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from H St NE+Union Station Garage to Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln via 17 St NW+I St NW, Ballston+Bay E, and Ballston+Bay A in around 1h 44m.

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