There are 6 ways to get from West Chester to McLean by bus, train, subway, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 104 bus, train, subway
best- Take the bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Centerbus 104
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
5h 14m$39–87Drive 128.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Chester to McLeancar 128.8 mi
2h 34m$24–34Line 104 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Centerbus 104
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus
- Take the bus from 17 St NW+I St NW to Ballston+Bay Ebus A58
- Take the bus from Ballston+Bay A to Old Dominion Dr+Corner Lnbus A70
7h 30m$47–107Line 104 bus, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
4h 50m$962–1,215Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
7h 34m$32–47Line 104 bus, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
5h 5m$964–1,318
West Chester to McLean by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Chester to McLean is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from West Chester to McLean is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from West Chester to McLean. However, there are services departing from Chestnut St & Darlington St and arriving at Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln via Philadelphia, PA, 17 St NW+I St NW and Ballston+Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between West Chester and McLean is 178 miles. The road distance is 129.6 miles.
The best way to get from West Chester to McLean without a car is to line 104 bus and train and subway which takes 5h 14m and costs $35 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from West Chester to McLean, including transfers.
West Chester to McLean bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Chestnut St & Darlington St station.
West Chester to McLean bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at 69th St Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Chester to McLean is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from West Chester to McLean.
There are 1648+ hotels available in McLean.
What companies run services between West Chester, PA, USA and McLean, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln via 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, 15th St/City Hall, Philadelphia, PA, Washington, DC, 17 St NW+I St NW, Ballston+Bay E, and Ballston+Bay A in around 7h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from 17 St NW+I St NW to Ballston+Bay E
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Ballston+Bay A to Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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