There are 7 ways to get from McLean to Atlanta by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane DCA - ATL
4h$139–1,311Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane BWI - ATL
5h 10m$49–396Bus via Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
15h 38m$106–178Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Peachtree Stationtrain Crescent
15h 52m$155–366Drive 613.9 mi
- Drive from McLean to Atlantacar 613.9 mi
11h 3m$112–162Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane IAD - ATL
3h 56m$117–398Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
20h 7m$104–178
McLean to Atlanta by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from McLean to Atlanta is to bus via Washington Union Station which costs $100 - $180 and takes 15h 38m.
The fastest way to get from McLean to Atlanta is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $110 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from McLean to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd and arriving at Atlanta Bus Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from McLean to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Peachtree Station via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 52m.
The distance between McLean and Atlanta is 576 miles. The road distance is 617.5 miles.
The best way to get from McLean to Atlanta without a car is to bus via Washington Union Station which takes 15h 38m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h to get from McLean to Atlanta, including transfers.
McLean to Atlanta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
McLean to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from McLean to Atlanta is to fly which takes 4h and costs $130 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington Union Station, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 15h 38m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $370 and takes 15h 52m.
What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 13h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Peachtree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–360
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
McLean to Atlanta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
McLean to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Peachtree Station.
Yes, the driving distance between McLean to Atlanta is 617 miles. It takes approximately 11h 3m to drive from McLean to Atlanta.
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