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How to get fromSan Diego to McLeanby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to McLean by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SAN - IAD
    5h 43m
    $174–660

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train
    2d 17h
    $978–2,076

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Springfield Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 20h
    $476–941

  4. Drive 2,595.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to McLeancar car 2,595.6 mi
    43h 2m
    $474–685

  5. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SAN - DCA
    6h 16m
    $269–1,016

  6. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane SAN - BWI
    7h 11m
    $226–859

San Diego to McLean by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$978Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,265.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and McLean, VA, USA?

United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform, McLean, Silver Line Center Platform, and Dolley Madison Bl+Colshire Dr in around 2d 17h.

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