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

The cheapest way to get from McLean to Columbia is to bus which costs $4 - $7 and takes 3h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from McLean to Columbia is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between McLean and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from McLean to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Chain Bridge Rd and Redmond Dr and arriving at COLUMBIA MALL & RING RD wb via 7TH ST & INDEPENDENCE AVE SW nb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from McLean to Columbia?

The distance between McLean and Columbia is 42 miles. The road distance is 38.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from McLean to Columbia without a car is to subway and bus which takes 2h 55m and costs $4 - $8.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from McLean to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the McLean to Columbia bus from?

McLean to Columbia bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from 7TH ST & INDEPENDENCE AVE SW nb station.

Where does the McLean to Columbia bus arrive?

McLean to Columbia bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at COLUMBIA MALL & RING RD wb station.

Can I drive from McLean to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between McLean to Columbia is 38 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from McLean to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 365+ hotels available in Columbia.

McLean to Columbia - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Subway, bus
best
1. Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
2. Take the bus from 12TH ST & G ST NW nb to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wbbus 325
2h 55m
$5–7
Drive 38.2 mi
1. Drive from McLean to Columbiacar 38.2 mi
48 min
$7–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from McLean to Columbiataxi 38.2 mi
48 min
$110–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from 7TH ST & INDEPENDENCE AVE SW nb to COLUMBIA MALL & RING RD wbbus 305 / ...
3h 34m
$5–7
Bus via Ballston+Bay A
1. Take the bus from Ballston+Bay A to K St NW+17 St NWbus A58
2. Take the bus from 18TH ST & M ST NW nb to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wbbus 305 / ...
3h 37m
$7

McLean to Columbia by bus and subway

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2h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 41.3 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

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

Maryland Transit operates a bus from 7TH ST & INDEPENDENCE AVE SW nb to COLUMBIA MALL & RING RD wb every 3 hours. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h 44m.

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