There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to McLean by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, subway, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 54m$36–640Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 41m$25–40Drive 144.8 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to McLeancar 144.8 mi
2h 43m$27–39Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
3h 24m$957–1,210Train, subway
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
3h 1m$35–78Bus via Ballston+Bay A
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
5h 11m$48–103Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3h 35m$959–1,313Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
4h 23m$925–1,654
Philadelphia to McLean by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to McLean is to bus which costs $25 - $45 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to McLean is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to McLean. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd via Dolley Madison Bl+Colshire Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to McLean. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at McLean, Silver Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Philadelphia and McLean is 151 miles. The road distance is 145.6 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to McLean without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $35 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Philadelphia to McLean, including transfers.
Philadelphia to McLean bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to McLean is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $35 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 3h 41m, you could also fly, which costs $950 - $1,300 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and McLean, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–410
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
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
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to McLean bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to McLean is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Philadelphia to McLean.
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