There are 7 ways to get from Exton to McLean by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Exton Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 44m$43–676Drive 131.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exton to McLeancar 131.3 mi
2h 40m$24–35Train, bus
- Take the train from Exton to Suburban Stationtrain Pao
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
7h 22m$49–109Train, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Exton Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
4h 9m$914–1,226Train, subway
- Take the train from Exton Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
4h 31m$46–103Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
7h 27m$36–50Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Exton Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
4h 33m$966–1,329
Exton to McLean by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exton to McLean is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Exton to McLean is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Exton to McLean. However, there are services departing from Exton Square Mall & County Library and arriving at Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln via West Chester Transit Center, Philadelphia Bus Station, Rosslyn+Bay C and Ballston+Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Exton to McLean. However, there are services departing from Exton Amtrak and arriving at McLean, Silver Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Exton and McLean is 178 miles. The road distance is 132 miles.
The best way to get from Exton to McLean without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $40 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Exton to McLean, including transfers.
Exton to McLean bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Exton to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Exton Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Exton to McLean is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $40 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $50 and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between Exton, PA, USA and McLean, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Exton Amtrak to Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd via 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform, McLean, Silver Line Center Platform, and Dolley Madison Bl+Colshire Dr in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Arlington once daily. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Exton Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Exton Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Exton Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Exton Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Exton to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- OurBus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Exton to McLean bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington station.
Exton to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exton to McLean is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Exton to McLean.
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