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Trip Summary
You can pick from 17 daily train trips between Iselin and New Carrollton. The average train journey from Iselin to New Carrollton takes 3 hours, but some Amtrak Northeast Regional train trips are as short as 2 hours and 29 minutes.
| Distance | 176 mi (283 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 0m |
| Lowest price | £71.45 |
| Trains per day | 17 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Northeast Regional |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Iselin to New Carrollton
- Amtrak Northeast Regional tickets: £71 one-way
- Amtrak Palmetto tickets: £71 one-way
- Amtrak Vermonter tickets: £140 one-way
Which train should you take from Iselin to New Carrollton?
There are 3 train lines with service from Iselin to New Carrollton. Amtrak Northeast Regional is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 16 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Northeast Regional | 16 | 2h 39m | £112.32 |
| Amtrak Palmetto | 1 | 2h 38m | £82.29 |
| Amtrak Vermonter | 1 | 2h 38m | £140.50 |
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 16 daily train trips from Iselin to New Carrollton, the Northeast Regional is the busiest and most popular among all Amtrak routes.
The Palmetto is an Amtrak train service that runs a total of 829 miles from New York City to Savannah, GA, connecting 20 cities from the Northeast to the Southeast along the way. Traveling from Iselin to New Carrollton is comfortable and relaxing on the Palmetto, thanks to the train’s free WiFi, power outlets, and seating with extra legroom. You can pick from 1 daily departures along this route, with train ticket pricing at an average of on the Palmetto.
The Vermonter is an Amtrak passenger train that connects St. Albans, VT to Washington, D.C. by way of New York City. The journey is renowned for the beautiful scenic views that it presents as it passes through the Green Mountains and the Berkshires. Aboard the Vermonter, passengers can enjoy free WiFi, power outlets at every seat and extra legroom. You can also grab a bite to eat or enjoy a refreshing beverage from the train’s café. There are 1 Vermonter trains traveling from Iselin to New Carrollton every day, with prices starting from £140.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Iselin to New Carrollton are the most crowded on Sunday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Iselin at 03:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. 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 17 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Iselin to New Carrollton.
You can also take a train for your return trip from New Carrollton to Iselin.
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.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Iselin?
Main departure station: 100 Middlesex Essex Tpke
There is one train station in Iselin.
All train stations in Iselin:
100 Middlesex Essex Tpke
Where is the train station in New Carrollton?
Main arrival station: MARC Station
New Carrollton has one train station.
Train stations in New Carrollton:
MARC Station
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