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How to get to New Carrollton by train
Routes | 54 |
Trips per day | 358 |
train lines | 4 |
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 train companies travel to New Carrollton, Maryland?
Located in Maryland, New Carrollton is accessible by train from 54 other cities. You can choose from 358 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to New Carrollton on Wanderu. Amtrak Northeast Regional usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to New Carrollton are also available.
Train companies serving New Carrollton
Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak | 273 | 5h 4m | NOK 1,008.53 |
Amtrak Northeast Regional | 47 | 3h 6m | NOK 813.31 |
Amtrak Vermonter | 27 | 3h 10m | NOK 997.28 |
Amtrak Palmetto | 14 | 1h 13m | NOK 265.26 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
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. The Northeast Regional is the busiest and most popular among all Amtrak routes.
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.
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.
Which train 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 train with Amtrak Northeast Regional giving them a 4.6 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak Vermonter had the most comfortable train service to New Carrollton taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak Vermonter offers. They rate Amtrak Vermonter a 4.8 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 Amtrak Vermonter has the best on time performance on their train schedules to New Carrollton, rating them a 5 based on their on time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
NOK 55.15 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to New Carrollton, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to New Carrollton. In the last month, trains from Wilmington to New Carrollton had the lowest average price at NOK 55.15. In general, these cities tend to have the cheapest trains to New Carrollton:
The main train station in New Carrollton is MARC Station. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around New Carrollton.
Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Washington D.C. | 0h 48m | NOK 172.83 |
Newark | 3h 2m | NOK 1,199.22 |
Baltimore | 0h 21m | NOK 128.93 |
Wilmington | 1h 21m | NOK 558.20 |
New York | 4h 7m | NOK 1,417.61 |
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