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Pros: Punctuality. Cons: Toilet facility was not available at Wilmington.
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Wilmington to New Carrollton Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Wilmington to New Carrollton?
There are usually 8 daily train trips available from Wilmington to New Carrollton.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$30.36 | Avg. Price$53.01 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips2 | Daily Trips8 |
Duration | Duration3h 39m | Duration1h 20m |
Bus from Wilmington to New Carrollton: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Wilmington to New Carrollton. Traveling by bus from Wilmington to New Carrollton usually takes around 4 hours, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 89 mi (144 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 20m |
| Cheapest price | $25.97 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
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What bus companies travel from Wilmington to New Carrollton?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Wilmington to New Carrollton. Greyhound connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 3 | 4h 0m | $34.99 |
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 3 bus trips from Wilmington to New Carrollton every day, with the average journey taking around 4 hours and 0 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to New Carrollton usually start from $26.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Wilmington to New Carrollton
The bus takes an average of 4 hours to cover the 89 miles from Wilmington to New Carrollton. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 20 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Wilmington to New Carrollton for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 11:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Wilmington to New Carrollton, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Wilmington to New Carrollton every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 2 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Wilmington to New Carrollton; ticket prices start at $6.00.
City Information
Wilmington
Wilmington is a major city in Delaware, established at the site of the first Swedish settlement in North America. The charming city, at the confluence of the Brandywine River and Christina River, offers easy connections to the lush countryside of Brandywine Valley. Thanks to the venerable du Pont family, who established the DuPont Company in Wilmington in 1802, the city is filled with grand estates and magnificent gardens for visitors to enjoy. The Hagley Museum & Library is the ultimate example. The expansive complex includes the first home of the du Pont family, powder yards from the company's initial gunpowder mill, and a Renaissance-style garden complete with terraces.
To dive deeper into the city's history, check out the Fort Christina State Park, the site of Wilmington's original Swedish settlement over 400 years ago. Other popular attractions include the Delaware Art Museum and Brandywine Zoo.
Wilmington is easy to access from most of the mid-Atlantic region and is located between Philadelphia and Washington. In 2011, the city's Amtrak train station was renamed the Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Railroad Station in honor of rail enthusiast Joe Biden, who often commuted via Amtrak from Wilmington to Washington during his time as a Senator. Buses from Wilmington also connect to cities like New York, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. Since the regional Wilmington Airport does not offer civilian flights, travelers can easily take a bus to the airport in Philadelphia for any air travel out of the area.
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 Wilmington?
Main departure station: Amtrak/SEPTA Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Wilmington.
All bus stations in Wilmington:
Amtrak/SEPTA Station
Where does the bus arrive in New Carrollton?
Main arrival station: 4700 Gdn City Dr Jct
All buses from Wilmington arrive at one main station in New Carrollton.
All bus stations in New Carrollton:
4700 Gdn City Dr Jct
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