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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from New Carrollton to Chattanooga. Traveling by bus from New Carrollton to Chattanooga usually takes around 21 hours and 31 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 20 hours and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 538 mi (866 km) |
| Shortest duration | 20h 40m |
| Cheapest price | $145.03 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from New Carrollton to Chattanooga?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from New Carrollton to Chattanooga. 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 | 21h 32m | $172.90 |
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 New Carrollton to Chattanooga every day, with the average journey taking around 21 hours and 32 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Chattanooga usually start from $145.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 21 hours and 31 minutes to cover the 538 miles from New Carrollton to Chattanooga. However, the fastest bus only takes 20 hours and 40 minutes. 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Chattanooga at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 7:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from New Carrollton to Chattanooga, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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: 4700 Gdn City Dr Jct
Most buses depart from the main station in New Carrollton.
All bus stations in New Carrollton:
4700 Gdn City Dr Jct
Where does the bus arrive in Chattanooga?
Main arrival station: Special Transit Services
All buses from New Carrollton arrive at one main station in Chattanooga.
All bus stations in Chattanooga:
Special Transit Services
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