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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 49m
    $86–509

  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 45m
    $147–224

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Alexandriatrain train Cardinal
    22h 46m
    $418–700

  4. Drive  572.9 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to McLeancar car 572.9 mi
    9h 50m
    $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 7m
    $118–712

  6. Drive to Covington, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Drive from Louisville to Covington (CVG)car car
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CVG - IAD
    3h 56m
    $141–461

  7. 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 52m
    $104–578

  8. Drive to Covington, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Drive from Louisville to Covington (CVG)car car
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CVG - DCA
    4h 8m
    $143–1,134

  9. 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/Silver Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    5h 13m
    $93–519

Louisville to McLean by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 474 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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

United Airlines flies from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 3 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 Bay L, Tysons Corner Metro Bay C, and Dolley Madison Bl+International Dr in around 19h 45m.

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