There are 6 ways to get from McLean to Irvine by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane IAD - SNA
7h 4m$473–905Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane IAD - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
9h 58m$208–580Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
2d 16h$761–1,768Bus
- Take the bus from Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals to Manhattan, NYbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Anaheimbus
3d 2h$462–913Drive 2,611.4 mi
- Drive from McLean to Irvinecar 2,611.4 mi
42h 25m$477–689Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane DCA - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
10h 13m$210–583
McLean to Irvine by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McLean to Irvine is to fly and train which costs $200 - $600 and takes 9h 58m.
The fastest way to get from McLean to Irvine is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $470 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from McLean to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln and arriving at Main-Harvard via Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals, Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 2h.
No, there is no direct train from McLean to Irvine. However, there are services departing from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Tustin via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station and Fullerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.
The distance between McLean and Irvine is 2290 miles. The road distance is 2626.6 miles.
The best way to get from McLean to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 2 days 16h and costs $750 - $1,800.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from McLean to Irvine, including transfers.
McLean to Irvine bus services, operated by Go Buses, depart from Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals.
McLean to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from McLean to Irvine is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $470 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $750 - $1,800 and takes 2 days 16h, you could also bus, which costs $460 - $950 and takes 3 days 2h.
What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to Tustin via McLean+Bay A, McLean, Silver Line Center Platform, Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton in around 2d 16h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Buses
Bus from Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals to Manhattan, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Website
- Go Buses
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More Questions & Answers
McLean to Irvine bus services, operated by Go Buses, arrive at Manhattan, NY station.
Irvine is 3h behind McLean. It is currently 6:14 PM in McLean and 3:14 PM in Irvine.
McLean to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between McLean to Irvine is 2627 miles. It takes approximately 42h 25m to drive from McLean to Irvine.
There are 1529+ hotels available in Irvine.



