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

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There are 6 ways to get from McLean to Richmond by subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Subway, bus

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    1. Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    2. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus bus New York
    3h 29m
    $16–48

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 20m
    $35–81

  3. Drive 107.4 mi

    1. Drive from McLean to Richmondcar car 107.4 mi
    1h 52m
    $20–29

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr and Chain Bridge to Mclean Metrobus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane IAD - RIC
    3h 43m
    $43–315

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Arlington to Richmondbus bus FlixBus N2601 / ...
    3h 51m
    $21–41

  6. Bus via Springfield Bus Stop (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Richmondbus bus Greyhound US0670
    4h 46m
    $16–35

McLean to Richmond by bus and subway

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 129.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Arlington to Richmond 4 times a day. Tickets cost $17–28 and the journey takes 2h.

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