The cheapest and fastest trains from New York, NY to McLean, VA
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$191
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 57 m
Trains per day
54
Distance
335 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to McLean, VA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to McLean, VA will cost around $191 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 54 trains that leave New York, NY for McLean, VA on Mon, May 18, 46 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct trains cover the 335 km distance in an average of 2 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest trains will take 2 h 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
67 Northeast Regional11:23 PM7h31Penn Station, New York, NY6:54 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$321One-way0 transfers
67 Northeast Regional11:23 PM8h12Penn Station, New York, NY7:35 AMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA$521One-way0 transfers
137 Northeast Regional6:25 PM3h33Penn Station, New York, NY9:58 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$711One-way0 transfers
89 Palmetto6:02 AM7h08Penn Station, New York, NY1:10 PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA$851One-way0 transfers
85 Northeast Regional3:05 PM3h33Penn Station, New York, NY6:38 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$991One-way0 transfers
2107 NextGen Acela7:35 AM2h55Penn Station, New York, NY10:30 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2121One-way0 transfers
2155 NextGen Acela11:00 AM2h57Penn Station, New York, NY1:57 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2121One-way0 transfers
2121 NextGen Acela2:15 PM2h57Penn Station, New York, NY5:12 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2121One-way0 transfers
2115 NA11:55 AM2h58Penn Station, New York, NY2:53 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2601One-way0 transfers
2123 NextGen Acela6:00 PM2h58Penn Station, New York, NY8:58 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2121One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for New York, NY to McLean, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to McLean, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $70.
Distance: 208 miles (335 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$81 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $185 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to McLean, VA:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to McLean, VA costing on average $81 (€65).
A bus is $138 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to McLean, VA costing on average $185 (€149).
Other travel options to McLean, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 19m.
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
You'll arrive about 30m sooner (3h 19m by train vs 3h 49m by car). Tickets start at around $81 (€65) compared to roughly $74 (€60) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak, Amtrak.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
New York, NY to McLean, VA train times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to McLean, VA trains for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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89 Palmetto | 6:02 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h42 | 9:44 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
89 Palmetto · 51 Cardinal | 6:02 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h12 | 10:14 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
89 Palmetto | 6:02 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 7h08 | 1:10 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
51 Cardinal | 6:40 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h34 | 10:14 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 7:04 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h05 | 11:09 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 7:04 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 6h16 | 1:20 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
153 Northeast Regional · 79 Carolinian | 8:05 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 5h15 | 1:20 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 1 transfer | |
153 Northeast Regional · 89 Palmetto | 8:05 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 5h05 | 1:10 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 1 transfer | |
153 Northeast Regional | 8:05 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h27 | 11:32 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
103 Northeast Regional · 41 Floridian | 8:49 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 5h16 | 2:05 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 1 transfer | |
103 Northeast Regional | 8:49 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h31 | 12:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2205 NextGen Acela+ 41 Floridian | 9:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 5h05 | 2:05 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 1 transfer | |
2205 NextGen Acela | 9:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h56 | 11:56 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2205 NextGen Acela+ 40 Floridian | 9:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 7h21 | 4:21 PM Rockville Station, Rockville, MD | 1 transfer | |
155 Northeast Regional | 9:05 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h21 | 1:26 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
155 Northeast Regional · 41 Floridian | 9:05 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 5h00 | 2:05 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 1 transfer | |
155 Northeast Regional | 9:05 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h34 | 12:39 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
143 Northeast Regional | 9:47 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h37 | 1:24 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2207 NextGen Acela | 10:03 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h57 | 1:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
121 Northeast Regional | 10:29 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h27 | 1:56 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 11:05 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h24 | 2:29 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
195 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian | 11:05 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 5h16 | 4:21 PM Rockville Station, Rockville, MD | 1 transfer | |
2271 NextGen Acela+ 40 Floridian | 11:20 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 5h01 | 4:21 PM Rockville Station, Rockville, MD | 1 transfer | |
2271 NextGen Acela | 11:20 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h03 | 2:23 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
157 Northeast Regional | 12:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h34 | 3:39 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
157 Northeast Regional · 145 Northeast Regional | 12:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 5h11 | 5:16 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 1 transfer | |
145 Northeast Regional · 87 Northeast Regional | 12:55 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 6h19 | 7:14 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 1 transfer | |
145 Northeast Regional | 12:55 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h24 | 4:19 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
145 Northeast Regional | 12:55 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h21 | 5:16 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2265 NextGen Acela | 1:30 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h59 | 4:29 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
19 Crescent | 2:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h47 | 5:47 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
19 Crescent | 2:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h46 | 6:46 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 2:30 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h54 | 6:24 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 2:30 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 5h11 | 7:41 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2255 Acela | 5:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h02 | 8:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
149 Northeast Regional | 5:04 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h41 | 8:45 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2257 Acela | 6:10 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h58 | 9:08 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
57 Vermonter | 7:01 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h31 | 10:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 8:01 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h39 | 11:40 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2259 Acela | 8:24 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h04 | 11:28 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2275 NextGen Acela | 9:20 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h47 | 12:07 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
139 Northeast Regional | 9:22 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h23 | 12:45 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New York, NY to McLean, VA
Trains from New York, NY to McLean, VA run on average 45 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 39 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 208 miles (335 km) distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 208 miles (335 km) |
Average train duration 3h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 45 |
Direct trains 39 |
Fastest train 3h 20m |
First train 3:00 AM |
Last train 11:24 PM |
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Best time to book 5 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from New York, NY to McLean, VA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between New York, NY and McLean, VA from $24 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from New York, NY to McLean, VA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to McLean, VA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at McLean, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from New York, NY to McLean, VA
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Magnolia Bakery
- Starbucks
- The Pennsy Food Hall
- Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
- Penn & Sushi
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
- T.G.I. Friday's
- NY Pizza Suprema
- Blarney Stone
- & many more
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
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