McLean station
| Company type | Washington Metro station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | July 26, 2014 |
| Headquarters | Fairfax County, Virginia , United States |
Area served | Tysons, McLean, Virginia |
| Products | Metro rail services |
McLean station—originally known as Tysons East and Tysons–McLean—is a stop on the Washington Metro's Silver Line, located within Fairfax County, Virginia. Although positioned in Tysons, it holds a McLean mailing address and commenced operations on July 26, 2014.
Station layout
The station offers access through two separate entrances situated on opposite sides of SR 123. A pedestrian bridge approximately above SR 123 links the southern entrance to the mezzanine and northern entrance, where ticket vending machines and faregates are installed.
Featuring a straightforward island platform with dual tracks, McLean station is elevated despite discussions over whether the rail through Tysons should be underground or raised. There are no plans for permanent parking facilities; however, the southern side of SR 123 accommodates a bus terminal, a kiss-and-ride zone, and bicycle parking amenities.
The platform's elevation varies, measuring from at its eastern extremity to at the western end.
History
During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, McLean station was among 19 WMATA stations temporarily closed. Shuttle bus service was introduced starting June 28, 2020.
Between May 23 and August 15, 2020, the station underwent another closure to facilitate platform reconstruction west of and construction work related to Silver Line Phase II. Service resumed on August 16, 2020, with trains once again bypassing East Falls Church station.
Location
Positioned in northeastern Tysons, Virginia, McLean station lies at the northwest junction of SR 123/Dolley Madison Boulevard and Scotts Crossing Road. It is bordered by SR 123 to the south, Exit 46A-B of the I-495/Capital Beltway to the west, and Exit 19A-B of the SR 267. According to traffic statistics from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), SR 267 north of Exit 18 experiences heavy daily traffic—roughly 122,000 vehicles—with approximately two-thirds continuing onto the Beltway and one-third using the Dulles Toll Road. Dolley Madison Boulevard handles about 44,000 vehicles each day.
Situated approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) west of downtown McLean, Virginia, the station derives its name from the historic McLean station that once served the former Great Falls and Old Dominion Railroad. Fairfax County’s transportation strategy does not anticipate mass transit returning directly to downtown McLean, positioning this Silver Line stop as a critical transit access point for the area.
The station supports access to prominent commercial and governmental entities such as the headquarters of Capital One, multiple federal intelligence agencies, government contractors, and local residents. Nearby Tysons features significant shopping centers, reinforcing McLean station’s importance as a regional transportation hub.
Station facilities
- Dual entrances located on both sides of SR 123
- Pedestrian overpass spanning SR 123
- Bus loading and unloading area
- Kiss-and-ride facility
- Bicycle parking accommodating 56 spaces