There are 10 ways to get from Winston-Salem to McLean by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Line 1 bus to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Take the bus from Winston-Salem Transportation Center to Coble Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane GSO - DCA
3h 45m$110–632Drive 299.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Winston-Salem to McLeancar 299.3 mi
6h 5m$55–79Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from High Point to Alexandriatrain Crescent / ...
9h 15m$78–180Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670
9h 26m$62–96Line 1 bus to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the bus from Winston-Salem Transportation Center to Coble Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane GSO - IAD
3h 41m$82–458Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CLT - IAD
5h 11m$120–331Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CLT - DCA
5h 23m$102–584Bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Durhambus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RDU - IAD
6h 10m$71–402Bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Durhambus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane RDU - DCA
6h 20m$573–1,235Bus, train
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Greensboro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the train from Greensboro to Manassas Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
9h 25m$75–178
Winston-Salem to McLean by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Winston-Salem to McLean is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Winston-Salem to McLean is to line 1 bus and fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $80 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Winston-Salem to McLean. However, there are services departing from Winston Salem(Trans Center) and arriving at Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd via Dolley Madison Bl+Colshire Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Winston-Salem to McLean. However, there are services departing from High Point and arriving at Potomac Yard, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Winston-Salem and McLean is 289 miles. The road distance is 301.1 miles.
The best way to get from Winston-Salem to McLean without a car is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs $75 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Winston-Salem to McLean, including transfers.
Winston-Salem to McLean bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Winston Salem(Trans Center) station.
Winston-Salem to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from High Point station.
The best way to get from Winston-Salem to McLean is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs $75 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 9h 26m.
What companies run services between Winston-Salem, NC, USA and McLean, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from High Point to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $70–170 and the journey takes 6h 18m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from High Point to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Manassas Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 336-662-0002
- Website
- partnc.org
Bus from Winston-Salem Transportation Center to Coble Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- http://www.partnc.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.partnc.org/27/Routes-Schedules
Bus from Winston-Salem Transportation Center to Coble Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- http://www.partnc.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.partnc.org/27/Routes-Schedules
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Booking & Getting There
Winston-Salem to McLean bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Winston-Salem to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winston-Salem to McLean is 301 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Winston-Salem to McLean.
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