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Is it better to travel by bus or train from New Carrollton to Boston?
There are usually 2 daily bus trips from New Carrollton to Boston.
Coach | Train | |
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Avg. Price | Avg. Price£46.80 | Avg. Price£158.89 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips2 | Daily Trips11 |
Duration | Duration11h 45m | Duration8h 7m |
Trip Summary
You can pick from 6 daily train trips between New Carrollton and Boston. The average train journey from New Carrollton to Boston takes 8 hours and 8 minutes, but some Amtrak Northeast Regional train trips are as short as 7 hours and 37 minutes.
Distance | 385 mi (619 km) |
Fastest train | 7h 37m |
Lowest price | £37.82 |
Trains per day | 10 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Northeast Regional |
Train lines | 1 |

What is the price of a train ticket from New Carrollton to Boston?
In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from New Carrollton to Boston was £102.89. This is somewhat expensive compared to other train fares, but it makes sense given the route’s long distance. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 25 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around £122.29 more if you wait to book until the last minute.
Average train ticket prices from New Carrollton to Boston by travel date
For the next 30 days, the cost of a one-way train trip from New Carrollton to Boston will range from £65 to £220. If you're planning to travel by train to Boston in the upcoming week, the cheapest train ticket from New Carrollton you can find in the next 7 days is £68. Be sure to book your trip in advance as train ticket prices typically increase as your travel date approaches.
Monthly average prices
Prices as travel date approaches
By booking your train trip from New Carrollton to Boston on Wanderu at least 25 days ahead of time, you can save about £122.29 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!
Which train should you take from New Carrollton to Boston?
Amtrak Northeast Regional is the one and only train line which connects New Carrollton to Boston. However, there are 6 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak Northeast Regional | 6 | 8h 8m | £141.49 |
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 6 daily train trips from New Carrollton to Boston, the Northeast Regional is the busiest and most popular among all Amtrak routes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from New Carrollton to Boston
The distance between New Carrollton and Boston is approximately 385 miles, or 619 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 8 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 37 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 New Carrollton to Boston on Monday. Tickets for Monday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs New Carrollton at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 14:00. 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 6 scheduled trains on most days. 10 of these are direct connections to Boston. 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 Boston to New Carrollton.
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 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.
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.
Station Information
Where is the train station in New Carrollton?
Main departure station: MARC Station
There is one train station in New Carrollton.
All train stations in New Carrollton:
MARC Station
Where is the train station in Boston?
Main arrival station: Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
Boston receives travelers from New Carrollton at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Boston:
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
South Station
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