There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to McLean by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, train, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
1h 54m$949–1,185Drive 138.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to McLeancar 138.1 mi
2h 34m$26–37Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 30m$38–662Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
6h 42m$49–109Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to McLean138.1 mi
2h 34mFly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
2h 21m$82–578Train, subway
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
4h 17m$46–94Bus via Broad St & Snyder Av (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
6h 48m$34–52
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to McLean by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to McLean is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to McLean is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs $950 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to McLean. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia, PA and arriving at Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln via 17 St NW+I St NW and Ballston+Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to McLean. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at McLean, Silver Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and McLean is 151 miles. The road distance is 138.9 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to McLean without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to McLean, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to McLean bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Philadelphia, PA station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to McLean is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs $950 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $700 and takes 3h 30m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and McLean, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- OurBus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to McLean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to McLean bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Washington, DC station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to McLean is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to McLean.
There are 1448+ hotels available in McLean.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and McLean. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.