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

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There are 9 ways to get from McLean to Raleigh by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington Stbus bus New York
    6h 56m
    $30–60

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    7h 30m
    $79–186

  3. Drive  263.1 mi

    1. Drive from McLean to Raleighcar car 263.1 mi
    4h 42m
    $48–70

  4. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane IAD - RDU
    2. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    4h 29m
    $56–358

  5. Bus via Ballston+Bay A

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    7h 19m
    $44–80

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane DCA - RDU
    2. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    4h 39m
    $558–1,211

  7. Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BWI - RDU
    5h 47m
    $188–366

  8. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane IAD - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    5h 54m
    $128–640

  9. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane DCA - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    6h 12m
    $175–943

McLean to Raleigh by bus and subway

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

CoachRun operates a bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St 5 times a week. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Raleigh Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $75–180 and the journey takes 5h 32m.

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