Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Trip Summary
2 trains operate daily from Charlotte to New Carrollton. The train trip from Charlotte to New Carrollton is usually about 13 hours and 27 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak train can get you there in as little as 9 hours and 45 minutes.
Distance | 338 mi (544 km) |
Fastest train | 9h 45m |
Lowest price | PLN 274.40 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Charlotte to New Carrollton?
In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from Charlotte to New Carrollton was PLN 343.00. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 24 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around PLN 184.29 more if you wait to book until the last minute.
Monthly avg. prices
Which train should you take from Charlotte to New Carrollton?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Charlotte to New Carrollton. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 2 | 13h 28m | PLN 514.82 |
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. On average, there are 2 Amtrak trains from Charlotte to New Carrollton every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from PLN 274.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Charlotte and New Carrollton is approximately 338 miles, or 544 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 13 hours and 27 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 9 hours and 45 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Charlotte to New Carrollton tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Charlotte at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 6:00am. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Charlotte twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. However, there are no direct trains. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you change trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from New Carrollton to Charlotte.
City Information
Charlotte
A mecca for fans of speed in general and for NASCAR in particular, Charlotte is a burgeoning urban center that still retains its southern charm. Even if you are not a hardcore fan of NASCAR, it is still worth taking the time to check it out. Housing more than just plaques dedicated to legendary drivers, the museum also features high-tech exhibits, as well as racing simulators to keep you enthralled. If cars are not your thing, the bustling Uptown area, which houses the city’s top museums such as Discovery Place or Mint Museum Uptown, will offer a day’s worth of interesting facts to enjoy. When you wish to get away from the hustle and bustle of Uptown, Freedom Park, located about three miles north of the city center, provides a natural refuge where you can recover.
Charlotte’s food scene is brimming with life, as modernized Southern staples take the city by storm. Perhaps the best place to enjoy the tastiest Southern dishes in town is at Price’s Chicken Coop. If you are looking to enjoy some fine barbecues, Midwood Smokehouse or Noble Smoke might have what you need.
Charlotte’s busiest bus station is at W 4th St in the heart of the city, offering bus trips by several carriers like Greyhound and Jefferson Lines to other cities such as Richmond or New York. The city is served by three Amtrak lines: the Crescent, the Carolinian, and the Piedmont. Travelers can catch these trains at the station on Tryon St in Lockwood. The main airport of the city is the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, which is the sixth-busiest airport in the country. It is located 6 miles from the city center.
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 is the train station in Charlotte?
Image credit: Adam Moss
Link to image attributionMain departure station: 1914 N Tryon St
The busiest train station in North Carolina is located at 1914 N Tryon St, slightly northeast of downtown Charlotte. This station is the origin point for the Amtrak Carolinian to New York City and the Amtrak Piedmont to Raleigh. The Amtrak Crescent also stops in Charlotte on its route from New York City to New Orleans. The station has free parking and vending machines onsite, and is close to several stations for the local LYNX light rail.
All train stations in Charlotte:
1914 N Tryon St
Where is the train station in New Carrollton?
Main arrival station: MARC Station
New Carrollton has one train station.
All train stations in New Carrollton:
MARC Station
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from New Carrollton to Charlotte?
Search Train TicketsPlan your next adventure
More trains from Charlotte
- Train from Charlotte to San Diego
PLN 1,636+
- Train from Charlotte to Washington D.C.
PLN 339+
- Charlotte to Delray Beach
PLN 748+
- Charlotte to Fort Lauderdale Train
PLN 640+
- Train from Charlotte to Tampa
PLN 515+
- Charlotte to Atlanta
PLN 247+
- Train from Charlotte to Detroit
PLN 1,269+
- Train from Charlotte to Greenville
PLN 339+
- Train from Charlotte to Raleigh
PLN 109+
- Charlotte to Buffalo Train
PLN 826+
- Charlotte to New York Train
PLN 465+
- Train from Charlotte to Cleveland
PLN 1,027+
- Train from Charlotte to Columbus
PLN 1,513+
- Charlotte to Pittsburgh Train
PLN 863+
- Train from Charlotte to San Antonio
PLN 1,679+
- Train from Charlotte to Salt Lake City
PLN 1,739+
- Train from Charlotte to Quantico
PLN 259+
- Train from Charlotte to Seattle
PLN 1,990+
Continue by train from New Carrollton
- Train from New Carrollton to New Haven
PLN 545+
- New Carrollton to New London Train
PLN 584+
- Train from New Carrollton to Newark
PLN 152+
- Train from New Carrollton to New Orleans
PLN 1,051+
- Train from New Carrollton to Boston
PLN 690+
- New Carrollton to Aberdeen Train
PLN 108+
- New Carrollton to Greensboro Train
PLN 419+
Check out these popular routes
- Vancouver to Toronto Train
PLN 2,068+
- New Haven to New York Train
PLN 132+
- Washington D.C. to Boston
PLN 704+
- Fort Lauderdale to Orlando
PLN 153+
- Boston to Providence Train
PLN 70+
- Portland to Seattle
PLN 1,921+
- New York to Toronto Train
PLN 574+
- New York to New Haven Train
PLN 167+
- Train from Portland to Seattle
PLN 144+
- Train from Providence to Boston
PLN 63+
- Train from Seattle to Los Angeles
PLN 611+
- Train from Seattle to Vancouver
PLN 146+
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.
Book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more
- Train Tickets
- United States
- Maryland
- New Carrollton
- Charlotte to New Carrollton