There are 6 ways to get from Greensboro to McLean by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
best- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane GSO - DCA
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2h 23m$122–645Bus via Danville
cheapest- Take the bus from Greensboro to Danvillebus Hcl 41
- Take the bus from Danville Transit System Hub to Dulles International Airport Stationbus Piedmont Express
8h 26m$47–62Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Greensboro to Alexandriatrain Crescent / ...
7h 4m$77–164Bus
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
8h 8m$53–83Drive 279.7 mi
- Drive from Greensboro to McLeancar 279.7 mi
5h 31m$51–74Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane GSO - IAD
2h 19m$95–462
Greensboro to McLean by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Greensboro to McLean is to bus via Danville which costs $45 - $65 and takes 8h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Greensboro to McLean is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $95 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Greensboro to McLean. However, there are services departing from Greensboro Bus Stop and arriving at Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln via H St NE+Union Station Garage, 17 St NW+I St NW and Ballston+Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Greensboro to McLean. However, there are services departing from Greensboro and arriving at Potomac Yard, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Greensboro and McLean is 277 miles. The road distance is 281.3 miles.
The best way to get from Greensboro to McLean without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Greensboro to McLean, including transfers.
Greensboro to McLean bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Greensboro Bus Stop station.
Greensboro to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Greensboro station.
The best way to get from Greensboro to McLean is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 8h 8m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $470 and takes 2h 19m.
What companies run services between Greensboro, NC, USA and McLean, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Greensboro to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Greensboro to McLean bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Greensboro to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greensboro to McLean is 281 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Greensboro to McLean.
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