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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 $25. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 208 miles (335 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$74 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 $74 (€61).
A bus is $181 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from McLean, VA to New York, NY costing on average $223 (€184).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 10m.
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
Travel optionsfrom McLean, VA to New York, NY
How to get from McLean, VA to New York, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
170 Northeast Regional5:05 AM3h22Washington Union Station, Washington, DC8:27 AMPenn Station, New York, NY$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
170 Northeast Regional5:05 AM3h22Washington Union Station, Washington, DC8:27 AMPenn Station, New York, NY$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
B62546:15 AM1h12Ronald Reagan National Airport7:27 AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport$871One-way0 transfers
Other options
66 Northeast Regional9:12 PM7h59Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA5:11 AMPenn Station, New York, NY$521One-way0 transfers
192 Northeast Regional7:12 PM3h26Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:38 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$571One-way0 transfers
198 Northeast Regional9:15 PM3h30Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:45 AMPenn Station, New York, NY$571One-way0 transfers
6076 AMTRAK · 190 Northeast Regional3:20 AM4h06Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:26 AMPenn Station, New York, NY$391One-way1 transfer
FlixBus7:45 AM5h00Tysons, Leesburg Pike (Embassy Suites by Hilton Tysons Corner), VA12:45 PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.$451One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:20 PM5h25Tysons, Leesburg Pike (Embassy Suites by Hilton Tysons Corner), VA7:45 PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.$451One-way0 transfers
AA44906:00 AM1h23Ronald Reagan National Airport7:23 AMLaGuardia Airport$871One-way0 transfers
AA47697:30 AM1h25Ronald Reagan National Airport8:55 AMLaGuardia Airport$871One-way0 transfers
AA47301:59 PM1h32Ronald Reagan National Airport3:31 PMLaGuardia Airport$871One-way0 transfers
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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 $74 (€61).
A bus is $181 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from McLean, VA to New York, NY costing on average $223 (€184).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 10m.
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Baltimore/Washington International Airport and arrive in Newark Liberty International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Penn Station, New York, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave..
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.
- Travel with Go Buses, FlixBus, Infobus to go to New York, NY by bus.
- 37 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
- 23 direct buses per day with Go Buses, FlixBus, Infobus.
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