There are 6 ways to get from Annapolis to McLean by bus, subway, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, subway via Washington Union Station
best- Take the bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
1h 41m$9–14Bus, subway
cheapest- Take the bus from WEST ST & CALVERT ST fs wb to INDEPENDENCE AVE & 12TH ST SW wbbus 230
- Take the subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
2h 6m$6–8Drive 40.7 mi
- Drive from Annapolis to McLeancar 40.7 mi
58 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Annapolis to McLeantaxi 40.7 mi
58 min$110–140Bus via Ballston+Bay A
- Take the bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from 17 St NW+I St NW to Ballston+Bay Ebus A58
2h 25m$12–16Bus
- Take the bus from WEST ST & CALVERT ST fs wb to 23RD ST & I ST NW sbbus 220
2h 38m$6–8
Annapolis to McLean by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Annapolis to McLean is to bus and subway which costs $6 - $8 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Annapolis to McLean is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Annapolis to McLean. However, there are services departing from Annapolis 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 25m.
The distance between Annapolis and McLean is 47 miles. The road distance is 40.9 miles.
The best way to get from Annapolis to McLean without a car is to bus and subway via Washington Union Station which takes 1h 41m and costs $9 - $14.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Annapolis to McLean, including transfers.
Annapolis to McLean bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Annapolis station.
Annapolis to McLean bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annapolis to McLean is 41 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Annapolis to McLean.
There are 1641+ hotels available in McLean.
What companies run services between Annapolis, MD, USA and McLean, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Annapolis to Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln via Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, 17 St NW+I St NW, Ballston+Bay E, and Ballston+Bay A in around 2h 25m.
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $1
Subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 27 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
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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