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How to get fromMcLean to Ellicott Cityby subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from McLean to Ellicott City by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, train, line 77 bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    2. Take the train from NEW CARROLLTON MARC nb to WEST BALTIMORE MARC nbtrain train
    3. Take the bus from West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1 to EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb nsbus bus 77
    2h 56m
    $13–24

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ballston+Bay A to K St NW+17 St NWbus bus A58
    2. Take the bus from 19TH ST & PENN AVE & H ST NW sb to Long Gate P&Rbus bus 345
    4h 6m
    $7

  3. Drive  38 mi

    1. Drive from McLean to Ellicott Citycar car 38 mi
    50 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from McLean to Ellicott Citytaxi taxi 38 mi
    50 min
    $110–140

  5. Line 721 bus, subway, bus, line 505 bus

    1. Take the bus from Chain Bridge Rd @ Redmond Dr to Mclean Metro Bay Cbus 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 Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    4. Take the bus from Silver Spring Station & Bay 229 to Little Patuxent Pkwy & Corporate Center Waybus bus
    5. Take the bus from Mall in Columbia to Long Gate Shopping Center / Montgomery Rdbus bus 505
    4h 18m
    $13–18

McLean to Ellicott City by bus, subway, and train

Calendar228Weekly Services
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 62.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd to Long Gate P&R via Ballston+Bay H, Ballston+Bay A, K St NW+17 St NW, and 19TH ST & PENN AVE & H ST NW sb in around 4h 6m.

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