There are 5 ways to get from McLean to Virginia by bus, subway, plane, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport
best- Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr and Chain Bridge to Mclean Metrobus
- Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
3h 13m$91–499Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr and Chain Bridge to Mclean Metrobus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane IAD - RIC
- Take the bus from Government Center Westbound Station to Allison St Westbound Stationbus
4h 4m$38–305Bus
- Take the bus from Arlington to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus N2601
6h 9m$58–85Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
8h 43m$73–148Drive 209.1 mi
- Drive from McLean to Virginia Beachcar 209.1 mi
3h 41m$39–56
McLean to Virginia by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McLean to Virginia is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from McLean to Virginia is to bus and subway and fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $90 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from McLean to Virginia. However, there are services departing from Old Dominion Dr and Chain Bridge and arriving at Virginia Beach via Arlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from McLean to Virginia station. However, there are services departing from Alexandria and arriving at Newtown Road Station via Harbor Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
The distance between McLean and Virginia is 167 miles. The road distance is 210.3 miles.
The best way to get from McLean to Virginia without a car is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from McLean to Virginia, including transfers.
McLean to Virginia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Arlington station.
McLean to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from McLean to Virginia is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs $55 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 8h 43m.
What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Virginia, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Arlington to Virginia Beach 6 times a week. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 26m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- [email protected]
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Old Dominion Dr and Chain Bridge to Mclean Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1
- Adult
- $1–2
Bus from Old Dominion Dr and Chain Bridge to Mclean Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1
- Adult
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Old Dominion Dr and Chain Bridge to Mclean Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Old Dominion Dr and Chain Bridge to Mclean Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Arlington to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Government Center Westbound Station to Allison St Westbound Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
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More Questions & Answers
McLean to Virginia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Virginia Beach station.
McLean to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between McLean to Virginia is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from McLean to Virginia.
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