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How to get fromMcLean to San Diegoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IAD - SAN
    7h 22m
    $164–445

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train
    2d 18h
    $1,670–2,646

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus
    2d 22h

  4. Drive  2,596 mi

    1. Drive from McLean to San Diegocar car 2,596 mi
    43h 3m
    $444–641

  5. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DCA - SAN
    7h 38m
    $176–448

  6. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BWI - SAN
    8h 31m
    $186–813

McLean to San Diego by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,670Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,265.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Frontier Airlines fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to San Diego via McLean+Bay A, McLean, Silver Line Center Platform, Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 18h.

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