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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Springfield to New Carrollton. Traveling by bus from Springfield to New Carrollton usually takes around 9 hours and 5 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 21 mi (33 km) |
| Shortest duration | 9h 5m |
| Cheapest price | $13.66 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Springfield to New Carrollton?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Springfield to New Carrollton. Greyhound is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 1 | 9h 5m | $13.66 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 1 bus trips from Springfield to New Carrollton every day, with the average journey taking around 9 hours and 5 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to New Carrollton usually start from $14.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 9 hours and 5 minutes to cover the 33 kilometers from Springfield to New Carrollton. 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.
There is usually only one bus per day from Springfield to New Carrollton. It leaves the station in Springfield at 2:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
City Information
Springfield
Springfield, which was created as a station on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad in 1847, is the principal business center in the southern area of Fairfax County. Springfield, located in Virginia, is a pleasant town with plenty of indoor and outdoor entertainment options.
Lake Accotink is a great place to visit for the dam, lake surrounding walks, and picnicking. Parks, easy access to fishing, hiking paths, kayaking, and paddle boat rentals surround the Lake Accotink reservoir. The St. James Sports, Wellness, and Entertainment Complex also has internet films to keep you entertained during these periods.
If you prefer shopping and dining, Springfield Town Center should be on your list of places to visit. The Springfield Town Center offers a wide range of shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities. Lake parks, zipline, golf courses, fight adventures, and lots more.
In terms of transportation, you can catch a bus, rent a bike or get in a taxi. The nearest train station is Amtrak Autotrain, with trips from the Amtrak Vermonter, Amtrak Lake Shore Limited, and Northeast Regional. These rail services connect from New Haven, Rensselaer, Chicago, and Windsor Locks. Greyhound provides most of the intercity bus transportation, with routes from Springfield to Tucson, Phoenix, Fredericksburg, San Antonio, and Washington. The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is only 15 miles away, and the Washington Dulles International Airport is 27 miles away.
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 Springfield?
Main departure station: Franconia-Springfield Metro Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Springfield.
All bus stations in Springfield:
Franconia-Springfield Metro Station
Where does the bus arrive in New Carrollton?
Main arrival station: MARC Station
All buses from Springfield arrive at one main station in New Carrollton.
Bus stations in New Carrollton:
MARC Station
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