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How to get fromCharleston to McLeanby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Charleston to McLean by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Charleston International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CHS - IAD
    3h 42m
    $578–1,064

  2. Drive 500.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to McLeancar car 500.1 mi
    9h 23m
    $92–132

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Palmetto / ...
    10h 44m
    $197–373

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0645S
    2. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    17h 11m
    $154–310

  5. Fly Charleston International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CHS - DCA
    3h 54m
    $418–1,097

  6. Fly Charleston International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane CHS - BWI
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    5h 10m
    $392–1,211

  7. Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car car
    2. Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane HHH - DCA
    4h 58m
    $114–586

Charleston to McLean by bus, train, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 471.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and McLean, VA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $160–330 and the journey takes 9h 16m.

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