There are 5 ways to get from McLean to Laurel by subway, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to LAUREL MARC nbtrain Marc
2h 16m$8–16Drive 27.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from McLean to Laurelcar 27.4 mi
35 min$5–8Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd to Potomac Yard+Bus Bay Cbus A70
- Take the subway from Potomac Yard, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform to Greenbelt, Green/Yellow Line Center Platformsubway Y
- Take the bus from Greenbelt+Bay B to Washington Bl+Main Stbus P12
2h 56m$7–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from McLean to Laureltaxi 27.4 mi
35 min$80–100Bus
- Take the bus from Ballston+Bay A to Pennsylvania Av NW+L St NWbus A58
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Laurelbus Greyhound US0325S
3h 29m$11–14
McLean to Laurel by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McLean to Laurel is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from McLean to Laurel is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from McLean to Laurel. However, there are services departing from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd and arriving at Laurel via Ballston+Bay A, New Hampshire Av NW+24 St NW and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from McLean to Laurel. However, there are services departing from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at LAUREL MARC nb via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between McLean and Laurel is 33 miles. The road distance is 27.6 miles.
The best way to get from McLean to Laurel without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 16m and costs $8 - $17.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from McLean to Laurel, including transfers.
McLean to Laurel bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Ballston+Bay A station.
McLean to Laurel train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform station.
McLean to Laurel bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Pennsylvania Av NW+L St NW station.
What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Laurel, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd to Laurel via Ballston+Bay H, Ballston+Bay A, Pennsylvania Av NW+L St NW, New Hampshire Av NW+24 St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, and Washington Union Station in around 3h 29m.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Potomac Yard, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform to Greenbelt, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to LAUREL MARC nb
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–8
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd to Potomac Yard+Bus Bay C
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Greenbelt+Bay B to Washington Bl+Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Ballston+Bay A to Pennsylvania Av NW+L St NW
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Laurel
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
Washington DC Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 202-657-0008
- Website
- dctaxiservice.com
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 (202) 544-1212
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
McLean to Laurel train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between McLean to Laurel is 28 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from McLean to Laurel.
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