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8 trains operate daily from Boston to New Carrollton. The train trip from Boston to New Carrollton is usually about 8 hours and 6 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak Northeast Regional train can get you there in as little as 7 hours and 29 minutes.
| Distance | 385 mi (619 km) |
| Fastest train | 7h 29m |
| Lowest price | £44.29 |
| Trains per day | 18 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Northeast Regional |
| Train lines | 1 |
Overall score for trains from Boston to New Carrollton
(Based on 6 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: Was peaceful and comfortable. Cons: Have some good lunch on the train some salad or rice. Tips: None but maybe.
5.0
Pros: My trip was great and was on time. Cons: So far everything looks great. Tips: Not really.
3.0
Was my first time so I enjoyed the scenery along the way
In the last month, £97.44 was the average price of a train ticket from Boston to New Carrollton. Tickets are generally somewhat expensive for this particular train route, which is to be expected given the long distance. You can expect to find tickets at that price or lower if you book your trip at least 27 days in advance. Otherwise, expect to pay around £112.95 more than that for a same-day booking.
For the next 30 days, the cost of a one-way train trip from Boston to New Carrollton will range from £64 to £188. If you're planning to travel by train to New Carrollton in the upcoming week, the cheapest train ticket from Boston you can find in the next 7 days is £77. Be sure to book your trip in advance as train ticket prices typically increase as your travel date approaches.
Ticket prices for the train from Boston to New Carrollton often fluctuate based on the time of year. For the best prices on this route, book in February when the average ticket price is only £93,
If you're thinking of traveling from Boston to New Carrollton during November, keep in mind that train ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of £142 during this time of year. The best way to score a cheap deal, even in November, is to book your trip well in advance.
If you want to score the best deal, you should plan to book your train trip online on Wanderu at least 27 days ahead of time. If you do that, your train ticket to New Carrollton from Boston will be about £112.95 cheaper compared to what you would pay if you book at the last minute.
Amtrak Northeast Regional is the one and only train line which connects Boston to New Carrollton. However, there are 8 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Northeast Regional | 8 | 8h 6m | £140.58 |
The Northeast Regional is Amtrak’s passenger rail service that runs between Boston, MA and Virginia Beach, VA, connecting over 50 cities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. While the line’s downtown-to-downtown train service makes traveling between the biggest cities in the Northeast convenient and hassle-free, the train’s amenities make the journey comfortable and relaxing as well. Amtrak passengers can enjoy large seats with extra legroom and power outlets, as well as free WiFi and clean bathrooms. With 8 daily train trips from Boston to New Carrollton, the Northeast Regional is the busiest and most popular among all Amtrak routes.
The distance between Boston and New Carrollton is approximately 385 miles, or 619 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 6 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 29 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Boston to New Carrollton on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Tuesday. Tuesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Boston at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 20:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 8 scheduled trains on most days. 18 of these are direct connections to New Carrollton. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from New Carrollton to Boston.
Boston is one of the oldest cities in the country, but it is kept young and fresh with the help of over 150,000 students who flock to the city’s prestigious universities every year. Beantown’s many sights and activities celebrate American history, prolific sports teams, and New England seafood. So let's spill the tea (into the harbor, if you will):
Boston's Freedom Trail is the best way to see the city on foot and visit some of the most iconic landmarks of the American Revolution: from Bunker Hill and the USS Constitution to the Old North Church and Faneuil Hall. The Freedom Trail officially begins in Boston Common, the oldest public park in the U.S. and a beautiful spot for walking, picnicking, or ice skating in the winter. Foodies will love tasting the Italian cuisine in the North End and the modern eateries of South End, while sports fans can tour Fenway Park, and art lovers can explore the expansive Museum of Fine Arts.
From Boston, travelers can easily get to the beachy summer destination of Cape Cod, or surrounding states like New Hampshire, Vermont, and Rhode Island. With four main train stations and several bus stops in the city, as well as Boston Logan Airport (which, by the way, has some excellent airport food), Boston is a central hub for travel throughout New England and beyond.
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 neighbouring 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, coach 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.
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South Station is the largest and busiest train station in Boston, and a major transportation hub for the greater New England area. South Station's 13 tracks are used by Amtrak, Acela, the MBTA commuter rail, and the MBTA subway system (a.k.a. the "T") with connections to the Boston Logan International Airport. You can also access intercity bus service in the adjacent South Station Bus Terminal. South Station's historic train terminal opened in 1899 right in downtown Boston, and is close to many points of interest like the Boston Common, the Freedom Trail, and the hip Seaport district. At the terminal, you'll find free WiFi, luggage storage, a 24-hour information booth, and 14 dining options, including that New England favorite, Dunkin'.
South Station
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
New Carrollton has one train station.
MARC Station
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