Transportation in McLean is primarily auto-centric, facilitated by a network of major highways and scenic byways. Key arteries include the Capital Beltway (I-495), the George Washington Memorial Parkway along the river, Chain Bridge Road (VA Route 123), and Georgetown Pike (VA Route 193).
Public transit is highly accessible. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) serves the area via the Silver Line, with the McLean Metro station situated on the border of McLean and Tysons. Additionally, extensive Metrobus and Fairfax Connector bus routes operate throughout the community. For air travel, residents have convenient access to both Dulles International Airport (IAD) to the west and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to the southeast. Pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure is continually improving, particularly with the expanding trails near the Metro.