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How to get fromMcLean to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 11 ways to get from McLean to California by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IAD - SAN
    7h 47m
    $166–710

  2. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IAD - SFO
    8h 26m
    $145–569

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 18h
    $504–823

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 18h
    $1,622–2,602

  5. Drive  2,612.6 mi

    1. Drive from McLean to Los Angelescar car 2,612.6 mi
    42h 24m
    $477–689

  6. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane IAD - SNA
    7h 45m
    $264–970

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DCA - SAN
    8h 6m
    $178–613

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DCA - LAX
    8h 21m
    $203–571

  9. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAD - LAX
    8h 20m
    $191–818

  10. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BWI - SAN
    9h 8m
    $358–668

  11. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BWI - SJC
    9h 26m
    $242–969

McLean to California by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$504Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,271.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and California, USA?

United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to Los Angeles Union Station via Tysons Corner Ctr+Parking Terrace C, Tysons Corner Metro Bay C, Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay L, Springfield Bus Stop, Nashville Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 18h.

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