What is the cheapest way to get from Ellicott City to McLean?

The cheapest way to get from Ellicott City to McLean is to bus which costs $8 and takes 3h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ellicott City to McLean?

The fastest way to get from Ellicott City to McLean is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Ellicott City and McLean?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellicott City to McLean. However, there are services departing from Long Gate P&R 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 3h 7m.

How far is it from Ellicott City to McLean?

The distance between Ellicott City and McLean is 62 miles. The road distance is 37.2 miles.

How do I travel from Ellicott City to McLean without a car?

The best way to get from Ellicott City to McLean without a car is to line 77 bus and train and subway which takes 2h 47m and costs $8 - $17.

How long does it take to get from Ellicott City to McLean?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Ellicott City to McLean, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ellicott City to McLean bus from?

Ellicott City to McLean bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Long Gate P&R station.

Where does the Ellicott City to McLean bus arrive?

Ellicott City to McLean bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at 18TH ST & PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW nb station.

Can I drive from Ellicott City to McLean?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellicott City to McLean is 37 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Ellicott City to McLean.

Where can I stay near McLean?

There are 1619+ hotels available in McLean.

Ellicott City to McLean - 5 ways to travel via train, line 77 bus, and subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Ellicott City to McLean by bus, train, subway, car, or taxi

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Line 77 bus, train, subway
best
1. Take the bus from ROLLING RD & EDMONDSON AVE sb to West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1bus 77
2. Take the train from West Baltimore to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
2h 47m
$8–17
Drive 36.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ellicott City to McLeancar 36.9 mi
49 min
$7–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Long Gate P&R to 18TH ST & PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW nbbus 345
2. Take the bus from 17 St NW+I St NW to Ballston+Bay Ebus A58
3h 7m
$8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ellicott City to McLeantaxi 36.9 mi
49 min
$100–130
Line 505 bus, bus, subway, line 721 bus
1. Take the bus from Long Gate Shopping Center / Montgomery Rd to Mall in Columbiabus 505
2. Take the bus from Little Patuxent Pkwy & Corporate Center Way to Silver Spring Station & Bay 229bus
3. Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
4. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
5. Take the bus from Mclean Metro Bay C to Elm St @ Beverly Rdbus 721
3h 35m
$13–19

Ellicott City to McLean by bus, train, and subway

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2h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 62.1 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Long Gate P&R to Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln via 18TH ST & PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW nb, 17 St NW+I St NW, Ballston+Bay E, and Ballston+Bay A in around 3h 7m.

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