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How to get to New Carrollton by bus
Routes | 6 |
Trips per day | 26 |
bus lines | 2 |
Stations | 1 |
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About 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.
What bus companies travel to New Carrollton, Maryland?
Located in Maryland, New Carrollton is accessible by bus from 6 other cities. You can choose from 26 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to New Carrollton on Wanderu. Greyhound usually has the most buses on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to New Carrollton are also available.
Bus companies serving New Carrollton
Bus | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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FlixBus US | 225 | 13h 2m | €89.08 |
Greyhound | 16 | 8h 28m | €51.47 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment.
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 buses are outfitted with power outlets, free WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning for your comfort.
Which bus carrier has the best service to New Carrollton?
Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to New Carrollton by bus with Greyhound giving them a 3.9 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that Greyhound had the most comfortable bus service to New Carrollton taking into account the seats and amenities that Greyhound offers. They rate Greyhound a 3.9 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive to New Carrollton punctually, travelers suggest that Greyhound has the best on time performance on their bus schedules to New Carrollton, rating them a 4.2 based on their on time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main bus station in New Carrollton is 4700 Gdn City Dr Jct. As the busiest station, it has the most bus arrivals, although some buses may make other stops in and around New Carrollton.
Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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New York | 8h 52m | €62.85 |
Newark | 7h 27m | €57.68 |
Philadelphia | 3h 48m | €36.42 |
Atlanta | 15h 45m | €105.90 |
Wilmington | 3h 52m | €23.70 |
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