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

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There are 9 ways to get from San Jose to McLean by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SFO - IAD
    7h 57m
    $459–726

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SFO - DCA
    8h 24m
    $141–629

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alexandriatrain train
    3d 3h
    $1,021–2,188

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to 285 S East End Ave - Pomonabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Manhattan, NY to Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivalsbus bus
    3d 10h
    $608–1,114

  5. Drive 2,823.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to McLeancar car 2,823.3 mi
    44h 50m
    $516–745

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SJC - DCA
    8h 49m
    $288–1,112

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SJC - IAD
    8h 49m
    $186–708

  8. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane SJC - BWI
    8h 27m
    $238–918

  9. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane SFO - BWI
    9h 27m
    $411–686

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,021Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,465.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a train from San Jose to Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln via Emeryville, Chicago Union Station, Alexandria, King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform, Potomac Yard, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform, and Potomac Yard+Bus Bay C in around 3d 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Fronteras to Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd via 285 S East End Ave - Pomona, East End Ave and Mission Blvd E, Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, St Louis Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Manhattan, NY, Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals, and Dolley Madison Bl+International Dr in around 3d 10h.

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