There are 7 ways to get from St. Louis to McLean by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane STL - DCA
4h 28m$138–442Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
cheapest- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane STL - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
5h 46m$118–618Bus via Nashville
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0186 / ...
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Springfield Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
23h 20m$136–272Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
23h 51m$280–624Drive 799.2 mi
- Drive from St. Louis to McLeancar 799.2 mi
13h 56m$146–211Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane STL - IAD
4h 23m$186–1,008Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
24h 35m$135–253
St. Louis to McLean by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to McLean is to bus which costs $130 - $260 and takes 24h 35m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to McLean is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $180 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to McLean. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd via Nashville Bus Station, Franconia-Springfield Metro and Dolley Madison Bl+International Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to McLean. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at McLean, Silver Line Center Platform via Chicago Union Station, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 51m.
The distance between St. Louis and McLean is 751 miles. The road distance is 803.8 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to McLean without a car is to bus via Nashville which takes 23h 20m and costs $130 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from St. Louis to McLean, including transfers.
St. Louis to McLean bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to McLean is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $130 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus via Nashville, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 23h 20m, you could also train, which costs $280 - $650 and takes 23h 51m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and McLean, VA, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd via Nashville Bus Station, Springfield Bus Stop, Franconia-Springfield Metro, Tysons Corner Metro, and Dolley Madison Bl+International Dr in around 23h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Springfield Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis to McLean bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
McLean is 1h ahead of St. Louis. It is currently 9:03 AM in St. Louis and 10:03 AM in McLean.
St. Louis to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to McLean is 804 miles. It takes approximately 13h 56m to drive from St. Louis to McLean.
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