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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from New Carrollton to Farmington. Traveling by bus from New Carrollton to Farmington usually takes around 8 hours and 20 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
Distance | 288 mi (463 km) |
Shortest duration | 8h 20m |
Cheapest price | $79.50 |
Most frequent service | Peter Pan Lines |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from New Carrollton to Farmington?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from New Carrollton to Farmington. Peter Pan Lines is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Peter Pan Lines | 1 | 8h 21m | $95.51 |
- Peter Pan Bus Lines is one of the biggest bus carriers in the Northeast region of the United States. Headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts, the company offers affordable bus tickets and comfortable bus trips to over a dozen destinations across nine states and the District of Columbia. Peter Pan is known for their reliable bus service and green certified modern coaches that offer amenities such as onboard restrooms, free WiFi, power outlets and extra legroom between seats. Running an average of 1 bus trips every day during the week and 1 trips on weekends, Peter Pan is one of the main bus carriers between New Carrollton and Farmington, offering bus tickets as low as $80.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 8 hours and 20 minutes to cover the 288 miles from New Carrollton to Farmington. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. 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.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Farmington. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Farmington, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
There is usually only one bus per day from New Carrollton to Farmington. It leaves the station in New Carrollton at 12:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
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 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 New Carrollton?
Main departure station: MARC Station
Most buses depart from the main station in New Carrollton.
All bus stations in New Carrollton:
MARC Station
Where does the bus arrive in Farmington?
Main arrival station: 12 Batterson Park Rd
All buses from New Carrollton arrive at one main station in Farmington.
All bus stations in Farmington:
12 Batterson Park Rd
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