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How to get from Bethesda to Mclean by bus and metro?

From Bethesda to Mclean by bus and metro

To get from Bethesda to Mclean in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the RED metro from Bethesda Metro Station station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SILVER metro and finally take the 721 bus from Dolley Madison Blvd @ Colshire Dr station to Beverly Rd @ Old Mclean Village Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

81min$5.10
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Metro - SILVER
Bus - 721721
Leaves from Bethesda Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    17 min
  • 4
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    Ashburn
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Mclean
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dolley Madison Blvd @ Colshire Dr
    ID 5404
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 721721
    Wait for bus
    721
    721 Mclean Metro - Chain Br Rd
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Beverly Rd @ Old Mclean Village Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Beverly Rd @ Old Mclean Village Rd
    ID 5508
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Bethesda to Mclean by bus and metro via RED, SILVER and A70

To get from Bethesda to Mclean in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the RED metro from Bethesda Metro Station station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SILVER metro and finally take the A70 bus from Ballston Station Bay A station to Old Dominion Dr+Beverly Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

72min$5.10
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Metro - SILVER
Bus - A70A70
Walk to Mclean
Leaves from Bethesda Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    17 min
  • 4
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    Ashburn
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Ballston - Mu
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballston Station Bay A
    ID 6001287
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - A70A70
    Wait for bus
    A70
    West To Tysons
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Dominion Dr+Beverly Rd
    ID 5004759
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mclean
    Walk to
    Mclean
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bethesda to Mclean

The distance between Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Mclean, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 22.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bethesda to Mclean by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Bethesda

Bethesda is located at Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Bethesda Station+Bay A.

Metro stations close to Bethesda:

  • Tenleytown Metro Station
  • Friendship Heights
  • Medical Center Metro

Bus stations close to Bethesda:

  • Bethesda Station+Bay A
  • Bethesda+Bay C
  • Bethesda Station

Public transit stations close to Mclean, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Mclean is located at Mclean, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Elm St @ Fleetwood Rd.

Metro stations close to Mclean:

  • Mclean
  • Tysons Corner Metro
  • West Falls Church-Vt

Bus stations close to Mclean:

  • Elm St @ Fleetwood Rd
  • Chain Bridge Re @ Dolly Madison Boul
  • Chain Bridge Rd @ Dolly Madison Blv

Alternative route from Bethesda to Mclean by bus and metro via RED, SILVER and A70

To get from Bethesda to Mclean in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the RED metro from Bethesda Metro Station station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SILVER metro and finally take the A70 bus from Ballston Station Bay A station to Old Dominion Dr+Beverly Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

72min$5.10
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Metro - SILVER
Bus - A70A70
Walk to Mclean
Leaves from Bethesda Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    17 min
  • 4
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    Ashburn
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Ballston - Mu
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballston Station Bay A
    ID 6001287
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - A70A70
    Wait for bus
    A70
    West To Tysons
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Dominion Dr+Beverly Rd
    ID 5004759
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mclean
    Walk to
    Mclean
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bethesda to Mclean?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line SILVER, Bus line 721.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bethesda to Mclean?

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line SILVER, Bus line A70.

  • Is there a direct metro between Bethesda and Mclean in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Bethesda to Mclean in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The RED metro line goes from Bethesda Metro Station station near Bethesda to Glenmont station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Glenmont station near Mclean in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

  • How long does it take to travel from Bethesda to Mclean in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Bethesda and Mclean in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Bethesda to get to Mclean in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the RED metro from the Bethesda Metro Station station near Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Bethesda and Mclean in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the metro at the Glenmont stop, which is closest to Mclean in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Bethesda to Mclean?

    The ride from Bethesda to Mclean costs $5.10.