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How to get fromMcLean to Smithsonian Metro Stationby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from McLean to Smithsonian Metro Station by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 721 bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chain Bridge Rd and Redmond Dr to Mclean Metrobus bus 721
    2. Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway S
    43 min
    $3–5

  2. Drive 10.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from McLean to Smithsonian Metro Stationcar car 10.5 mi
    17 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd to Ballston+Bay Hbus bus A70
    2. Take the bus from Ballston+Bay A to Rosslyn+Bay Cbus bus A58 / ...
    1h
    $7–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from McLean to Smithsonian Metro Stationtaxi taxi 10.5 mi
    17 min
    $30–40

McLean to Smithsonian Metro Station by bus and subway

Calendar251Weekly Services
Duration43 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from McLean to Smithsonian Metro Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 15.1 mi
  • Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Smithsonian Metro Station, DC, USA?

You can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform via Ballston+Bay H, Ballston+Bay A, Rosslyn+Bay C, and Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform in around 1h.

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