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How to get fromMcLean to Louisvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or subway

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

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  1. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane IAD - SDF
    4h 37m
    $84–478

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus
    21h 31m
    $132–257

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    23h 19m
    $257–521

  4. Drive 574 mi

    1. Drive from McLean to Louisvillecar car 574 mi
    9h 51m
    $105–152

  5. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DCA - SDF
    4h 55m
    $146–861

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane DCA - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar car
    4h 50m
    $218–1,227

  7. Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane BWI - SDF
    5h 54m
    $106–616

  8. Train, bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 19m
    $154–337

McLean to Louisville by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 473.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to Louisville, KY via Tysons Corner Ctr+Parking Terrace C, Tysons Corner Metro, Franconia-Springfield Metro, Springfield Bus Stop, and Nashville in around 21h 31m.

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