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Compare bus, train, and flight for McLean, VA to New York, NY

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from McLean, VA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 10m. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $24.

Distance: 208 miles (335 km)

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$76

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$43

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$101

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3h 40m

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3h 10m

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4h 56m

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4h 26m

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3h 49m

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The cheapest way to travel from McLean, VA to New York, NY is a bus with an average price of $43 (€34).

This is compared to other travel options from McLean, VA to New York, NY:

A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from McLean, VA to New York, NY costing on average $76 (€61).

A bus is $185 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from McLean, VA to New York, NY costing on average $227 (€184).

The fastest way to travel from McLean, VA to New York, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 10m.

Bus takes on average 4h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between McLean, VA and New York, NY including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from McLean, VA to New York, NY among Omio's users.

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from McLean, VA to New York, NY

How to get from McLean, VA to New York, NY by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from McLean, VA to New York, NY is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Amtrak66 Northeast Regional
    10:00 PM7h11
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    5:11 AMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak66 Northeast Regional
    10:00 PM7h11
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    5:11 AMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Republic AirlinesAA4754
    6:00 AM1h08
    Ronald Reagan National Airport
    7:08 AMLaGuardia Airport
    $3141One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak90 Palmetto
    7:57 PM3h26
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    11:23 PMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $991One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak198 Northeast Regional
    9:15 PM3h30
    Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    12:45 AMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $991One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak66 Northeast Regional
    9:12 PM7h59
    Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
    5:11 AMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $1101One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:45 AM5h00
    Tysons, Leesburg Pike (Embassy Suites by Hilton Tysons Corner), VA
    12:45 PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:35 AM4h10
    Bethesda, Waverly Street / Montgomery Ave, MD
    12:45 PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:45 AM4h10
    Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
    10:55 AMNew York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • JetBlue AirwaysB61888
    6:00 AM1h17
    Ronald Reagan National Airport
    7:17 AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
    $1761One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA1334
    7:45 PM1h21
    Ronald Reagan National Airport
    9:06 PMLaGuardia Airport
    $1761One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA629
    2:30 PM1h21
    Ronald Reagan National Airport
    3:51 PMLaGuardia Airport
    $1761One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from McLean, VA to New York, NY

Travel to New York, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from McLean, VA to New York, NY.

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There are 3 options to travel between McLean, VA and New York, NY including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from McLean, VA to New York, NY is a bus with an average price of $43 (€34).

This is compared to other travel options from McLean, VA to New York, NY:

A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from McLean, VA to New York, NY costing on average $76 (€61).

A bus is $185 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from McLean, VA to New York, NY costing on average $227 (€184).

The fastest way to travel from McLean, VA to New York, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 10m.

Bus takes on average 4h 26m.

The distance from McLean, VA to New York, NY is approximately 208 miles (335 km).
The average frequency per day from McLean, VA to New York, NY is:
  • Around 59 flights per day.
  • Around 43 trains per day.
  • Around 26 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between McLean, VA and New York, NY as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from McLean, VA to New York, NY:
  • Flights mostly depart from Baltimore/Washington International Airport and arrive in Newark Liberty International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave..
  • Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Penn Station, New York, NY.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from McLean, VA to New York, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Go Buses, FlixBus, Infobus to go to New York, NY by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from McLean, VA to New York, NY with the following travel companies:
  • 23 direct buses per day with Go Buses, FlixBus, Infobus.
  • 37 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from McLean, VA to New York, NY often also extend their vacation to go to Washington, DC, Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA, Atlantic City, NJ, Niagara Falls, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between New York, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.

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