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How to get fromLouisville to McLeanby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Louisville to McLean by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Louisville International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SDF - IAD
    3h 50m
    $75–409

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Springfield Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0600
    19h 46m
    $135–254

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Alexandriatrain train Cardinal
    22h 48m
    $258–520

  4. Drive 572.9 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to McLeancar car 572.9 mi
    9h 49m
    $105–151

  5. Fly Louisville International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SDF - DCA
    4h 14m
    $117–662

  6. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LEX - DCA
    3h 53m
    $138–778

  7. Fly Louisville International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane SDF - BWI
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    5h 19m
    $97–569

  8. Bus to Covington, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CVG - IAD
    5h 58m
    $135–481

  9. Bus, train via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    20h 6m
    $151–318

Louisville to McLean by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 474 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and McLean, VA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd via Nashville Bus Station, Springfield Bus Stop, Franconia-Springfield Metro, Tysons Corner Metro, and Dolley Madison Bl+International Dr in around 19h 46m.

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