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 and subway which costs $5 - $8 and takes 2h 31m.

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 51 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 bus and subway which takes 2h 31m and costs $5 - $8.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m 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 1651+ hotels available in McLean.

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

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

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Bus, subway
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1. Take the bus from Long Gate P&R to 7TH ST & INDEPENDENCE AVE SW nbbus 345
2. Take the subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
2h 31m
$5–8
Line 77 bus, train, subway
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
$7–17
Drive 36.9 mi
1. Drive from Ellicott City to McLeancar 36.9 mi
49 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ellicott City to McLeantaxi 36.9 mi
49 min
$100–130
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

Ellicott City to McLean by bus, foot, and subway

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Distance: 50.9 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

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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