What is the cheapest way to get from McLean to Glen Allen?

The cheapest way to get from McLean to Glen Allen is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from McLean to Glen Allen?

The fastest way to get from McLean to Glen Allen is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between McLean and Glen Allen?

No, there is no direct bus from McLean to Glen Allen station. However, there are services departing from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via Ballston+Bay A, Pennsylvania Av NW+L St NW and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

Is there a direct train between McLean and Glen Allen?

No, there is no direct train from McLean to Glen Allen station. However, there are services departing from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from McLean to Glen Allen?

The distance between McLean and Glen Allen is 125 miles. The road distance is 101 miles.

How do I travel from McLean to Glen Allen without a car?

The best way to get from McLean to Glen Allen without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $45 - $95.

How long does it take to get from McLean to Glen Allen?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from McLean to Glen Allen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the McLean to Glen Allen bus from?

McLean to Glen Allen bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd station.

Where do I catch the McLean to Glen Allen train from?

McLean to Glen Allen train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.

Train or bus from McLean to Glen Allen?

The best way to get from McLean to Glen Allen is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the McLean to Glen Allen bus arrive?

McLean to Glen Allen bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Ballston+Bay H station.

Where does the McLean to Glen Allen train arrive?

McLean to Glen Allen train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from McLean to Glen Allen?

Yes, the driving distance between McLean to Glen Allen is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from McLean to Glen Allen.

Where can I stay near Glen Allen?

There are 360+ hotels available in Glen Allen.

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There are 4 ways to get from McLean to Glen Allen by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
3h 45m
$48–92
Drive 100.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from McLean to Glen Allencar 100.4 mi
1h 49m
$19–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd to Ballston+Bay Hbus A70
2. Take the bus from Ballston+Bay A to Pennsylvania Av NW+L St NWbus A58
3. Take the bus from Pennsylvania Av NW+L St NW to E St NE+Columbus Cirbus D80
4. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus
4h 38m
$53–71
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr and Chain Bridge to Mclean Metrobus
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane IAD - RIC
3h 14m
$88–370

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights

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1h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 124 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Glen Allen, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd to Glen Allen via Ballston+Bay H, Ballston+Bay A, Pennsylvania Av NW+L St NW, E St NE+Columbus Cir, Washington Union Station, and Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station in around 4h 38m.

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