There are 6 ways to get from Richmond to McLean by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
2h 45m$21–40Bus, subway
cheapest- Take the bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus Charlotte
- Take the subway from Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
2h 51m$16–46Train, bus
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Potomac Yard+Bus Bay C to Old Dominion Dr+Corner Lnbus A70
3h 47m$40–77Drive 107.2 mi
- Drive from Richmond to McLeancar 107.2 mi
1h 52m$20–29Fly
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RIC - IAD
3h 26m$43–326Bus via Ballston+Bay A (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Richmond to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
3h 2m$23–34
Richmond to McLean by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to McLean is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to McLean is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to McLean. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd via Dolley Madison Bl+Colshire Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Richmond and McLean is 125 miles. The road distance is 107.8 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to McLean without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $21 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Richmond to McLean, including transfers.
Richmond to McLean bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from Richmond to McLean is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $21 - $40. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $40 - $330 and takes 3h 26m.
Richmond to McLean bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to McLean is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Richmond to McLean.
What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and McLean, VA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route hourly. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–40
- Website
- CoachRun
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