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How to get fromMcLean to Allentownby train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from McLean to Allentown by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus Philadelphia
    5h
    $105–171

  2. Drive  173.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from McLean to Allentowncar car 173.2 mi
    3h 48m
    $32–46

  3. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DCA - EWR
    2. Take the bus from Newark to Allentownbus bus
    5h 15m
    $968–1,776

  4. Subway, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    2. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 1m
    $99–160

  5. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane IAD - PHL
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    5h 44m
    $986–1,254

  6. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane IAD - AVP
    2. Take the bus from Wyoming Valley Mall to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    5h 20m
    $119–435

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DCA - PHL
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    5h 50m
    $108–607

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DCA - LGA
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Allentownbus bus
    6h 40m
    $118–747

  9. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane IAD - MDT
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Allentownbus bus
    6h 8m
    $52–319

  10. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane IAD - LGA
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Allentownbus bus
    6h 46m
    $86–494

McLean to Allentown by bus, subway, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Allentown, Lehigh County, PA, USA?

There is no direct connection from McLean to Allentown. However, you can take the bus to McLean+Bay A, walk to McLean, Silver Line Center Platform, take the subway to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, take the subway to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Union Station, take the train to 30th Street Station, walk to Philadelphia 30th St Station, then take the bus to Allentown Transportation Center. Alternatively, you can drive from McLean to Allentown in around 3h 48m.

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