There are 7 ways to get from Virginia Beach to McLean by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
5h$37–61Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
7h 47m$79–150Drive 209.1 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to McLeancar 209.1 mi
3h 38m$39–56Line 035 bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure Housebus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
3h 33m$63–316Line 035 bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure Housebus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
3h 46m$85–459Line 035 bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, subway
- Take the bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure Housebus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORF - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
5h 6m$75–406Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RIC - IAD
5h 57m$55–334
Virginia Beach to McLean by bus and subway (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to McLean is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to McLean is to line 035 bus and fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $60 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to McLean. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd via Dolley Madison Bl+Colshire Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Beach station to McLean. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Potomac Yard, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform via Norfolk and King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and McLean is 228 miles. The road distance is 210.3 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to McLean without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Virginia Beach to McLean, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to McLean bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia Beach to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to McLean is to bus which takes 5h and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and McLean, VA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Virginia Beach to Arlington once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 4h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–8
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 757-222-6100
- Website
- gohrt.com
Bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure House
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://gohrt.com
Bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure House
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://gohrt.com
Bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure House
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://gohrt.com
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More Questions & Answers
Virginia Beach to McLean bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington station.
Virginia Beach to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to McLean is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Virginia Beach to McLean.
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