There are 6 ways to get from McLean to Greensboro by bus, subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to McLean+Bay Abus
- Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane DCA - GSO
3h 21m$164–993Drive 282.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from McLean to Greensborocar 282.2 mi
5h 26m$52–75Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Greensborotrain Crescent / ...
7h 34m$75–166Bus via Charlottesville
- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesvillebus Washington
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Greensboro Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2605
10h 1m$53–100Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane IAD - GSO
3h 12m$117–640Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Greensboro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0670
10h 27m$54–88
McLean to Greensboro by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from McLean to Greensboro is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from McLean to Greensboro is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from McLean to Greensboro. However, there are services departing from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln and arriving at Greensboro Bus Stop via Dulles - Kiss & Fly and Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from McLean to Greensboro. However, there are services departing from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Greensboro via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between McLean and Greensboro is 276 miles. The road distance is 283.9 miles.
The best way to get from McLean to Greensboro without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from McLean to Greensboro, including transfers.
McLean to Greensboro bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.
McLean to Greensboro train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from McLean to Greensboro is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus via Charlottesville, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 10h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $650 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Greensboro, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Greensboro twice daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to Greensboro Bus Stop via McLean+Bay A, McLean, Silver Line Center Platform, Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, Dulles - Kiss & Fly, Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville, and Charlottesville in around 10h 1m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–950
Subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to McLean+Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
McLean to Greensboro bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville station.
McLean to Greensboro train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between McLean to Greensboro is 284 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from McLean to Greensboro.
There are 261+ hotels available in Greensboro.



