What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia to McLean?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to McLean is to bus and subway which costs $5 - $8 and takes 1h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to McLean?

The fastest way to get from Columbia to McLean is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and McLean?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to McLean. However, there are services departing from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb 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 45m.

How far is it from Columbia to McLean?

The distance between Columbia and McLean is 41 miles. The road distance is 34.6 miles.

How do I travel from Columbia to McLean without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia to McLean without a car is to bus and subway which takes 1h 51m and costs $5 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Columbia to McLean?

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Columbia to McLean, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to McLean bus from?

Columbia to McLean bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb station.

Where does the Columbia to McLean bus arrive?

Columbia to McLean bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at 13TH ST & H ST NW sb station.

Can I drive from Columbia to McLean?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to McLean is 35 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Columbia to McLean.

Where can I stay near McLean?

There are 1641+ hotels available in McLean.

Columbia to McLean - 5 ways to travel via bus, subway, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to McLean by bus, subway, car, or taxi

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Bus, subway
best
1. Take the bus from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb to 13TH ST & H ST NW sbbus 325
2. Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
1h 51m
$5–8
Drive 34.4 mi
1. Drive from Columbia to McLeancar 34.4 mi
44 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Columbia to McLeantaxi 34.4 mi
44 min
$100–120
Bus via Ballston+Bay A
1. Take the bus from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb to 13TH ST & H ST NW sbbus 325
2. Take the bus from 17 St NW+I St NW to Ballston+Bay Ebus A58
2h 45m
$8
Bus
1. Take the bus from COLUMBIA MALL & SOUTH RING RD eb to INDEPENDENCE AVE & 4TH & 3RD ST SW ebbus 305 / ...
2h 56m
$5–8

Columbia to McLean by bus and subway

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Distance: 41 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Columbia, MD, USA and McLean, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb to Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln via 13TH ST & H ST NW sb, 17 St NW+I St NW, Ballston+Bay E, and Ballston+Bay A in around 2h 45m.

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