There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans to McLean by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane MSY - IAD
4h 57m$126–658Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, subway
cheapest- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane MSY - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
6h 23m$103–868Bus
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
23h 35m$177–285Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Alexandriatrain Crescent
28h 23m$300–655Drive 1,062.4 mi
- Drive from New Orleans to McLeancar 1,062.4 mi
17h 57m$194–281Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MSY - DCA
5h 5m$178–1,011Bus to Mobile Regional Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane MOB - IAD
6h 48m$139–549
New Orleans to McLean by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to McLean is to bus which costs $170 - $290 and takes 23h 35m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to McLean is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans station to McLean. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln via Atlanta Bus Station, 17 St NW+I St NW and Ballston+Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from New Orleans to McLean. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Potomac Yard, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 23m.
The distance between New Orleans and McLean is 990 miles. The road distance is 1068.6 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to McLean without a car is to bus which takes 23h 35m and costs $170 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from New Orleans to McLean, including transfers.
New Orleans to McLean bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from New Orleans to McLean is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $290 and takes 23h 35m, you could also train, which costs $300 - $700 and takes 28h 23m.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and McLean, VA, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln via Atlanta Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, 17 St NW+I St NW, Ballston+Bay E, and Ballston+Bay A in around 23h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mobile Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
New Orleans to McLean bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
McLean is 1h ahead of New Orleans. It is currently 3:11 PM in New Orleans and 4:11 PM in McLean.
New Orleans to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to McLean is 1069 miles. It takes approximately 17h 57m to drive from New Orleans to McLean.
There are 1635+ hotels available in McLean.