There are 8 ways to get from McLean to Richmond Airport (RIC) by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, subway, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane IAD - RIC
2h 47m$43–325Bus via Ballston+Bay E
cheapest- Take the bus from Arlington to Richmondbus FlixBus N2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Broad + 18Th to Ric Airportbus 7B / ...
4h 52m$20–41Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
- Take the bus from Broad + 18Th to Ric Airportbus 7B / ...
4h 30m$21–43Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 21m$35–81Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from McLean to Richmond-RIC114.9 mi
2h 3mDrive 114.9 mi
- Drive from McLean to Richmond Airport (RIC)car 114.9 mi
2h 3m$21–31Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane BWI - RIC
3h 57m$50–383Bus via Ballston+Bay A
- Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd to Ballston+Bay Hbus A70
- Take the bus from Ballston+Bay A to K St NW+17 St NWbus A58
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Broad + 18Th to Ric Airportbus 7B / ...
5h 40m$31–38
McLean to Richmond Airport (RIC) by bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McLean to Richmond Airport (RIC) is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from McLean to Richmond Airport (RIC) is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from McLean to Richmond Airport (RIC). However, there are services departing from Old Dominion Dr and Chain Bridge and arriving at Ric Airport via Washington Union Station and Broad + 18Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from McLean to Richmond Airport (RIC) station. However, there are services departing from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between McLean and Richmond Airport (RIC) is 117 miles. The road distance is 115.6 miles.
The best way to get from McLean to Richmond Airport (RIC) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $20 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from McLean to Richmond Airport (RIC), including transfers.
McLean to Richmond Airport (RIC) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
McLean to Richmond Airport (RIC) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from McLean to Richmond Airport (RIC) is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $40 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $45 and takes 4h 30m, you could also train, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Richmond Airport (RIC), USA?
United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr and Chain Bridge to Ric Airport via Mclean Metro, McLean, Silver Line Center Platform, Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Richmond, and Broad + 18Th in around 4h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Arlington to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Broad + 18Th to Ric Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
Bus from Broad + 18Th to Ric Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
Bus from Broad + 18Th to Ric Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
Bus from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd to Ballston+Bay H
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Ballston+Bay A to K St NW+17 St NW
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–30
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from McLean to Richmond-RIC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
McLean to Richmond Airport (RIC) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Richmond station.
McLean to Richmond Airport (RIC) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between McLean to Richmond Airport (RIC) is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from McLean to Richmond Airport (RIC).
There are 379+ hotels available in Richmond Airport (RIC).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between McLean and Richmond Airport (RIC). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









