What is the cheapest way to get from McLean to Laurel?

The cheapest way to get from McLean to Laurel is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from McLean to Laurel?

The fastest way to get from McLean to Laurel is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between McLean and Laurel?

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 Gorman Av+Thomas Dr via Ballston+Bay A, K St NW+15 St NW and Silver Spring+Bay 113. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

Is there a direct train between McLean and Laurel?

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 Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from McLean to Laurel?

The distance between McLean and Laurel is 34 miles. The road distance is 27.6 miles.

How do I travel from McLean to Laurel without a car?

The best way to get from McLean to Laurel without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 17m and costs $7 - $15.

How long does it take to get from McLean to Laurel?

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from McLean to Laurel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the McLean to Laurel bus from?

McLean to Laurel bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Ballston+Bay A station.

Where do I catch the McLean to Laurel train from?

McLean to Laurel train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform station.

Where does the McLean to Laurel bus arrive?

McLean to Laurel bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at 17 St NW+I St NW station.

Where does the McLean to Laurel train arrive?

McLean to Laurel train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform station.

Can I drive from McLean to Laurel?

Yes, the driving distance between McLean to Laurel is 28 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from McLean to Laurel.

Where can I stay near Laurel?

There are 345+ hotels available in Laurel.

McLean to Laurel - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to LAUREL MARC nbtrain Marc
2h 17m
$7–14
Drive 27.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from McLean to Laurelcar 27.4 mi
35 min
$5–8
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd to Potomac Yard+Bus Bay Cbus A70
2. Take the subway from Potomac Yard, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform to Greenbelt, Green/Yellow Line Center Platformsubway Y
3. Take the bus from Greenbelt+Bay B to Washington Bl+Main Stbus P12
2h 54m
$7–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from McLean to Laureltaxi 27.4 mi
35 min
$80–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballston+Bay A to 17 St NW+I St NWbus A58
2. Take the bus from Silver Spring+Bay 113 to Gorman Av+Thomas Drbus M52
4h 13m
$11

McLean to Laurel by bus, subway, and train

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Distance: 33.4 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

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 Gorman Av+Thomas Dr via Ballston+Bay H, Ballston+Bay A, 17 St NW+I St NW, K St NW+15 St NW, Silver Spring+Bay 104, and Silver Spring+Bay 113 in around 4h 13m.

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