5.0
Pros: It was smooth and hassle free. Cons: The restrooms should be cleaner. Tips: Be at the station ahead of time!
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3 trains operate daily from Newark to New Carrollton. The train trip from Newark to New Carrollton is usually about one hour and 16 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak Northeast Regional train can get you there in as little as one hour and 9 minutes.
Distance | 78 mi (126 km) |
Fastest train | 1h 9m |
Lowest price | DKK 27.84 |
Trains per day | 3 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Northeast Regional |
Train lines | 1 |
Average score for trains from Newark to New Carrollton
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: It was smooth and hassle free. Cons: The restrooms should be cleaner. Tips: Be at the station ahead of time!
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Newark, DE to New Carrollton, MD was DKK 127.25. This is a fantastic deal for train travel. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to New Carrollton if you book your train tickets at least 25 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra DKK 242.52.
If you're looking to save on your train trip from Newark to New Carrollton, book online with Wanderu at least 25 days in advance. That way, you’ll save DKK 242.52 compared to booking your ticket last minute.
Amtrak Northeast Regional is the one and only train line which connects Newark to New Carrollton. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak Northeast Regional | 3 | 1h 16m | DKK 197.13 |
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. With 3 daily train trips from Newark to New Carrollton, the Northeast Regional is the busiest and most popular among all Amtrak routes.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Newark to New Carrollton on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Monday. Monday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Newark at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 7:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 3 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Newark to New Carrollton.
You can also take a train for your return trip from New Carrollton to Newark.
Newark, Delaware, is a small city packed with history and culture. The picturesque Historic Courthouse, which dates to the 18th century, boasts an impressive stone exterior and a Tiffany glass skylight inside. The Iron Hill School Museum is exactly what it says on the tin: a museum in a historic schoolhouse on Iron Hill. The small building is filled to the brim with natural history exhibits and Native American artifacts. For those too cool for school, swing by the free Mineralogical Museum on the University of Delaware campus for one of the best mineral, crystal, and gem collections in the U.S.
Newark is also known for its excellent dining at places like Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, the Stone Balloon Ale House, or Home Grown Cafe. When you’re ready to work off those meals, visit Glasgow Park Trail, with a basketball court, tennis court, and a general exercise area. The Newark Shopping Center is the local go-to for eating and shopping, or take a drive out to Christiana Mall between Newark and Wilmington for more options.
Amtrak connects the city to Philadelphia, Newark (the other one), and Baltimore from the Newark Train Station, right next to the University of Delaware campus. Flixbus also has service across Delaware, with routes connecting Newark to Boston, Charlotte, and Greensboro.
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.
There is one train station in Newark.
10 Mopar Dr
New Carrollton has one train station.
MARC Station
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