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Danbury to New Carrollton bus

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Danbury - New Carrollton Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 3 intercity buses per day from Danbury to New Carrollton. Traveling by bus from Danbury to New Carrollton usually takes around 9 hours and 6 minutes, but the fastest Peter Pan Lines bus can make the trip in 6 hours and 50 minutes.

Distance247 mi (397 km)
Shortest duration6h 50m
Cheapest price$82.21
Most frequent servicePeter Pan Lines
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What bus companies travel from Danbury to New Carrollton?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Danbury to New Carrollton. Peter Pan Lines connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Peter Pan Lines39h 6m$106.37
  • Peter Pan Bus Lines is one of the biggest bus carriers in the Northeast region of the United States. Headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts, the company offers affordable bus tickets and comfortable bus trips to over a dozen destinations across nine states and the District of Columbia. Peter Pan is known for their reliable bus service and green certified modern coaches that offer amenities such as onboard restrooms, free WiFi, power outlets and extra legroom between seats. Running an average of 3 bus trips every day during the week and 2 trips on weekends, Peter Pan is one of the main bus carriers between Danbury and New Carrollton, offering bus tickets as low as $82.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 9 hours and 6 minutes to cover the 397 kilometers from Danbury to New Carrollton. However, the fastest bus only takes 6 hours and 50 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Because many passengers travel from Danbury to New Carrollton at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.

The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Danbury to New Carrollton, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Danbury to New Carrollton every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.

City Information

New Carrollton

New Carrollton is a small town in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, located about 13 miles northeast of the nation's capital. Much of the city is residential, with services typical for a suburb, including a shopping mall, grocery stores, several restaurants, and so on. A true hidden gem in the area is Greenbelt Park, a forested park with 172 campsites and nine miles of trails perfect for an escape to nature.

A few hotels in New Carrollton and neighboring Lanham welcome D.C. visitors who would rather not pay downtown prices. It's easy to reach D.C. from the New Carrollton station, which connects to the Washington Metro's Orange Line and the MARC trains that serve Maryland. It takes just 11 minutes to reach Union Station in D.C. from New Carrollton on the Metro.

The New Carrollton train station is also a stop for Amtrak trains heading north. The Northeast Regional departing from D.C. makes its first stop in New Carrollton before continuing on to Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston. In addition, bus lines provide service to New Carrollton from as far away as Indianapolis or St. Louis. For those who prefer to fly, the nearest major airport is the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Danbury?

Main departure station: 48 Elm St

Most buses depart from the main station in Danbury.

All bus stations in Danbury:

  • 48 Elm St

Where does the bus arrive in New Carrollton?

Main arrival station: MARC Station

All buses from Danbury arrive at one main station in New Carrollton.

Bus stations in New Carrollton:

  • MARC Station

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