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How to get fromMcLean to Bethesdaby bus, subway, taxi, car, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from McLean to Bethesda by bus, subway, taxi, car, or foot

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr and Chain Bridge to Mclean Metrobus bus 721
    2. Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway S
    3. Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    58 min
    $5–8

  2. Drive 8.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from McLean to Bethesdacar car 8.6 mi
    15 min
    $2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from McLean to Bethesdataxi taxi 8.6 mi
    15 min
    $27–35

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from McLean to Bethesdawalk walk 9.2 mi
    2h 57m

McLean to Bethesda by bus and subway

Calendar494Weekly Services
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 20.6 mi
  • Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?

There is no direct connection from McLean to Bethesda. However, you can take the bus to Mclean Metro, walk to McLean, Silver Line Center Platform, take the subway to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, walk to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, then take the subway to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Bethesda.

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