The average bus between McLean and Ellicott City takes 3h 31m and the fastest bus takes 3h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from McLean to Ellicott City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between McLean and Ellicott City. The earliest departure is at 10:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from McLean is at 3:52 PM which arrives into Ellicott City at 7:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Ballston+Bay H and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 35m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from McLean to Ellicott City? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from McLean to Ellicott City. However, there are services departing from McLean station and arriving at Ellicott City station via K St NW+17 St NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
McLean to Ellicott City bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Ballston+Bay A station.
McLean to Ellicott City bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Long Gate P&R station.
The distance between McLean and Ellicott City is 49.4 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd to Long Gate P&R via Ballston+Bay H, Ballston+Bay A, K St NW+17 St NW, and 19TH ST & K ST NW fs sb in around 4h 6m.