There are 6 ways to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to McLean by subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway B
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
50 min$5–9Drive 11.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to McLeancar 11.8 mi
19 min$3–4Bus
- Take the bus from Potomac Yard+Bus Bay C to Old Dominion Dr+Corner Lnbus A70
1h 29m$7–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to McLeantaxi 11.8 mi
19 min$35–45Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to McLean11.8 mi
19 minBus via N Stuart St Nb At Ballston Station Bay D
- Take the bus from Pentagon Transit Center Bay U3 to N Stuart St Nb At Ballston Station Bay Dbus 42
- Take the bus from Ballston+Bay A to Old Dominion Dr+Corner Lnbus A70
1h 35m$6–16
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to McLean by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to McLean is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to McLean is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $35 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to McLean. However, there are services departing from Crystal City+Bay D and arriving at Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln via Potomac Yard+Bus Bay C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to McLean. However, there are services departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia and arriving at McLean, Silver Line Center Platform via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
The distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and McLean is 16 miles. The road distance is 11.9 miles.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to McLean without a car is to subway which takes 50 min and costs $5 - $9.
It takes approximately 50 min to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to McLean, including transfers.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to McLean bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Potomac Yard+Bus Bay C station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to McLean train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to McLean bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln station.
What companies run services between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), USA and McLean, VA, USA?
You can take a subway from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia to Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform, McLean, Silver Line Center Platform, and Dolley Madison Bl+Colshire Dr in around 50 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from Potomac Yard+Bus Bay C to Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 48 min.
Subway from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard Fare
- $2–3
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Bus from Potomac Yard+Bus Bay C to Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Ballston+Bay A to Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 703-228-7433
- Website
- Arlington Transit
Bus from Pentagon Transit Center Bay U3 to N Stuart St Nb At Ballston Station Bay D
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Arlington Transit
- Seniors 65+, people with disabilities, students.
- $1
- Adults
- $2
- Phone
- +1 703-730-6664
- Website
- Omiride Home
Bus from Pentagon Transit Center Bay U3 to N Stuart St Nb At Ballston Station Bay D
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11
- Website
- Omiride Home
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to McLean
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
Washington DC Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 202-657-0008
- Website
- dctaxiservice.com
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 (202) 544-1212
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to McLean train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to McLean is 12 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to McLean.
There are 1427+ hotels available in McLean.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and McLean. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








