There are 7 ways to get from Malvern to McLean by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Malvern to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Pao
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 4m$38–662Drive 136.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Malvern to McLeancar 136.7 mi
2h 49m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
7h 16m$49–109Train, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Malvern to Gray 30th St Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
4h 27m$909–1,212Train, subway
- Take the train from Malvern to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Pao
- 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 51m$46–94Bus via Plaza at King of Prussia (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
7h 18m$34–52Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Malvern to Gray 30th St Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
4h 53m$86–615
Malvern to McLean by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Malvern to McLean is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Malvern to McLean is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Malvern to McLean. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia, PA 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 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Malvern to McLean. However, there are services departing from Malvern 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 4h 4m.
The distance between Malvern and McLean is 172 miles. The road distance is 137.5 miles.
The best way to get from Malvern to McLean without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Malvern to McLean, including transfers.
Malvern to McLean bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Philadelphia, PA station.
Malvern to McLean train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Malvern station.
The best way to get from Malvern to McLean is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $35 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Malvern, PA, USA and McLean, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Malvern 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 4h 4m. Alternatively, OurBus operates a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Malvern to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Malvern to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Malvern to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Malvern to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- 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 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- 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
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Malvern to McLean bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Washington, DC station.
Malvern to McLean train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Malvern to McLean is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Malvern to McLean.
There are 1448+ hotels available in McLean.



















