What is the cheapest way to get from McLean to Bowie?

The cheapest way to get from McLean to Bowie is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from McLean to Bowie?

The fastest way to get from McLean to Bowie is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between McLean and Bowie?

No, there is no direct bus from McLean to Bowie. However, there are services departing from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd and arriving at Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Ln via Ballston+Bay A and New Carrollton+Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from McLean to Bowie?

The distance between McLean and Bowie is 35 miles. The road distance is 27.7 miles.

How do I travel from McLean to Bowie without a car?

The best way to get from McLean to Bowie without a car is to subway and bus via New Carrollton+Bay B which takes 2h 29m and costs $5 - $7.

How long does it take to get from McLean to Bowie?

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from McLean to Bowie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the McLean to Bowie bus from?

McLean to Bowie bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Ballston+Bay A station.

Where does the McLean to Bowie bus arrive?

McLean to Bowie bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at K St NW+17 St NW station.

Can I drive from McLean to Bowie?

Yes, the driving distance between McLean to Bowie is 28 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from McLean to Bowie.

Where can I stay near Bowie?

There are 343+ hotels available in Bowie.

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There are 5 ways to get from McLean to Bowie by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Subway, bus via New Carrollton+Bay B
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1. Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
2. Take the bus from New Carrollton+Bay B to Evergreen Pkwy at Town Center Blvdbus P71
2h 29m
$5–6
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to Downtown Largo, Blue/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
2. Take the bus from Downtown Largo+Bay C to Evergreen Pw+Emerald Lnbus P72
2h 40m
$7–8
Drive 27.6 mi
1. Drive from McLean to Bowiecar 27.6 mi
42 min
$5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from McLean to Bowietaxi 27.6 mi
42 min
$80–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballston+Bay A to K St NW+17 St NWbus A58
2. Take the bus from New Carrollton+Bay B to Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Lnbus P71
3h
$10–16

McLean to Bowie by bus and subway

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2h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 34.7 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd to Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Ln via Ballston+Bay H, Ballston+Bay A, K St NW+17 St NW, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, New Carrollton Amtrak Station, and New Carrollton+Bay B in around 3h.

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