There are 5 ways to get from Wilmington to McLean by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Wilmington to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 30m$30–620Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
4h 28m$22–36Drive 116.7 mi
- Drive from Wilmington to McLeancar 116.7 mi
2h 10m$22–31Train, fly
- Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
3h 57m$912–1,751Train, subway
- Take the train from Wilmington to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
2h 36m$34–71
Wilmington to McLean by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wilmington to McLean is to bus which costs $22 - $40 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Wilmington to McLean is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Wilmington station to McLean. However, there are services departing from Wilmington Bus Station and arriving at Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln via H St NE+Union Station Garage, 17 St NW+I St NW and Ballston+Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Wilmington to McLean. However, there are services departing from Wilmington and arriving at McLean, Silver Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Wilmington and McLean is 125 miles. The road distance is 117.4 miles.
The best way to get from Wilmington to McLean without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $30 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Wilmington to McLean, including transfers.
Wilmington to McLean bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wilmington Bus Station.
Wilmington to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Wilmington station.
The best way to get from Wilmington to McLean is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $30 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $40 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Wilmington, DE, USA and McLean, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Washington Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
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- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilmington to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilmington to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $25–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Train from Wilmington to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $5–440
- First Class
- $100–550
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
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Wilmington to McLean bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Wilmington to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wilmington to McLean is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Wilmington to McLean.
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