There are 4 ways to get from McLean to Catonsville by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from NEW CARROLLTON MARC nb to WEST BALTIMORE MARC nbtrain Marc
2h 54m$14–26Drive 42.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from McLean to Catonsvillecar 42.5 mi
50 min$8–12Bus
- Take the bus from Ballston+Bay A to 17 St NW+I St NWbus A58
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MDbus
- Take the bus from FAYETTE ST & CALVERT ST wb to FREDERICK RD & INGLESIDE AVE wbbus
4h 17m$19–36Taxi
- Take the taxi from McLean to Catonsvilletaxi 42.5 mi
50 min$120–150
McLean to Catonsville by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McLean to Catonsville is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from McLean to Catonsville is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from McLean to Catonsville. However, there are services departing from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd and arriving at FREDERICK RD & INGLESIDE AVE wb via Ballston+Bay A, Washington, DC and FAYETTE ST & CALVERT ST wb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from McLean to Catonsville. However, there are services departing from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at WEST BALTIMORE MARC nb via NEW CARROLLTON MARC nb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between McLean and Catonsville is 61 miles. The road distance is 42.8 miles.
The best way to get from McLean to Catonsville without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 54m and costs $13 - $26.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from McLean to Catonsville, including transfers.
McLean to Catonsville bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Ballston+Bay A station.
McLean to Catonsville train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform station.
McLean to Catonsville bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at 17 St NW+I St NW station.
What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Catonsville, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd to FREDERICK RD & INGLESIDE AVE wb via Ballston+Bay H, Ballston+Bay A, 17 St NW+I St NW, Washington, DC, and FAYETTE ST & CALVERT ST wb in around 4h 17m.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from NEW CARROLLTON MARC nb to WEST BALTIMORE MARC nb
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from NEW CARROLLTON MARC nb to WEST BALTIMORE MARC nb
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Ballston+Bay A to 17 St NW+I St NW
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from FAYETTE ST & CALVERT ST wb to FREDERICK RD & INGLESIDE AVE wb
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
Washington DC Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 202-657-0008
- Website
- dctaxiservice.com
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 (202) 544-1212
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
McLean to Catonsville train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between McLean to Catonsville is 43 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from McLean to Catonsville.
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