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How to get fromMcLean to Los Angelesby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from McLean to Los Angeles by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAD - LAX
    8h 5m
    $240–868

  2. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DCA - LAX
    8h 12m
    $212–621

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 18h
    $954–2,054

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 18h
    $456–893

  5. Drive 2,612.6 mi

    1. Drive from McLean to Los Angelescar car 2,612.6 mi
    42h 24m
    $477–689

  6. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BWI - LAX
    9h 20m
    $242–676

  7. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane IAD - SNA
    11h 19m
    $425–926

  8. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IAD - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    11h 30m
    $225–695

McLean to Los Angeles by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$954Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,314.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd to Los Angeles via Potomac Yard+Bus Bay C, Potomac Yard-VT Station, King St-Old Town Station, Alexandria, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 18h.

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