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New York to New Carrollton Train Schedule

Is it better to travel by bus or train from New York to New Carrollton?

There are usually 20 daily bus trips available from New York to New Carrollton.

Bus
Train
Avg. Price
Avg. Price
£39.74
Avg. Price
£73.37
Daily Trips
Daily Trips
20
Daily Trips
15
Duration
Duration
6h 41m
Duration
3h 27m

Trip Summary

There are usually 13 daily train trips available from New York to New Carrollton. Traveling by train from New York to New Carrollton usually takes 3 hours and 32 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Northeast Regional train can make the trip in 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Distance194 mi (313 km)
Fastest train3h 3m
Lowest price£12.70
Trains per day13
Most frequent serviceAmtrak Northeast Regional
Train lines3

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Train Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Average score for trains from New York to New Carrollton

(Based on 30 ratings and reviews)

4.7

5.0

TAMMI

March 23, 2025- Visiting friends

Amtrak

Pros: Train was on time with adequate seating. Cons: Amtrak is old, WiFi was spotty, and high speed trains should be running in 2025. Tips: Check site often for deals.

5.0

JoAnn

March 29, 2024- Visiting family

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Pros: Wanderu made it super easy to compare all my options at at glance. Cons: It was not clear at first glance that the Wanderu app will not have my ticket readily available.

5.0

Chalane

February 19, 2024- Vacation

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Pros: I was able to pick my own seat, and I had access to an outlet to charge my phone. Cons: Some to help put bags in the overhead. Tips: Make sure your on time to train so that you will have a good seat.

5.0

Barbara

December 2, 2023- Vacation

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Pros: The trip was very comfortable except for occasional bumpy periods. Cons: No improvements to suggest. Tips: Enjoy the Moynahan Train Hall. The Food Hall is excellent. The Amtrak waiting room is comfortable. Easy access to the train tracks.

5.0

Emma Leocadie

July 30, 2023- Solo travel

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Quiet and peaceful

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What is the price of a train ticket from New York to New Carrollton?

In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from New York to New Carrollton was £72.98. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 23 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around £113.38 more if you wait to book until the last minute.

Average train ticket prices from New York to New Carrollton by travel date

£134£90£45JulAug

Over the next 30 days, a one-way train trip from New York to New Carrollton will cost between £40 and £130. Book in advance to secure the best price in the next few weeks.

Average train ticket prices from New York to New Carrollton by month

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Ticket prices for the train from New York to New Carrollton often fluctuate based on the time of year. For the best prices on this route, book in August when the average ticket price is only £69. If you're thinking of traveling from New York to New Carrollton during November, keep in mind that train ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of £144 during this time of year. The best way to score a cheap deal, even in November, is to book your trip well in advance.

Prices as travel date approaches

£168£134£101£67£343020100

By booking your train trip from New York to New Carrollton on Wanderu at least 23 days ahead of time, you can save about £113.38 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!

Which train should you take from New York to New Carrollton?

There are 3 train lines with service from New York to New Carrollton. Amtrak Northeast Regional is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 11 trains each day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak Northeast Regional113h 36m£119.93
Amtrak Palmetto13h 16m£128.72
Amtrak Vermonter13h 7m£187.76

  • 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 11 daily train trips from New York to New Carrollton, the Northeast Regional is the busiest and most popular among all Amtrak routes.

  • 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. Traveling from New York to New Carrollton is comfortable and relaxing on the Palmetto, thanks to the train’s free WiFi, power outlets, and seating with extra legroom. You can pick from 1 daily departures along this route, with train ticket pricing at an average of on the Palmetto.

  • 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. There are 1 Vermonter trains traveling from New York to New Carrollton every day, with prices starting from £13.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from New York to New Carrollton

The distance between New York and New Carrollton is approximately 194 miles, or 313 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 32 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 3 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 from New York to New Carrollton are the most crowded on Sunday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Friday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

The earliest train departs New York at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. 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 13 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from New York to New Carrollton.

You can also take a train for your return trip from New Carrollton to New York.

City Information

New York

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New York is one of the most exciting cities in the world for a reason – it offers numerous opportunities for a great time to visitors of all ages and interests. For the culturally inclined travelers, the city boasts a unique collection of world-famous museums, as well as the chance to see the best plays and musicals that Broadway has to offer, or check out the latest production at the Metropolitan Opera. If sightseeing is your cardio, NYC is the place to be – just by walking around town, you can visit such iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Times Square. Or hop on a ferry to Ellis Island to meet the Statue of Liberty up-close and personal.

NYC’s five boroughs feature more than 1,700 parks, including the gorgeous Central Park, making it one of the best cities for outdoor activities in the country. As for the nightlife, there’s no argument that New York City is the biggest party hub in the U.S.

With three major bus and train stations in Manhattan alone – Port Authority, Grand Central & Penn Station – and three nearby airports, NYC is one of the predominant travel hubs in the world. If you are ever looking to get out of town, NYC is centrally connected throughout the state and region, you can easily hop on a train to Albany to go explore upstate New York.

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 New York?

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Main departure station: NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station

Pennsylvania Station, or just Penn Station, is the main train station in New York City. All Amtrak trains to and from NYC use Penn Station as their only train stop in Manhattan. Penn Station offers easy connections to various other types of transportation, including commuter rail (the Long Island Rail Road and the NJ Transit both operate out of Penn Station), airport transit, and six lines of the NYC Subway, making it the busiest train station in the Western Hemisphere. Located in the heart of Manhattan, right by the world-famous Madison Square Garden, Penn Station is close to various points of interest such as Times Square and the Empire State Building, as well as many restaurants and retail stores.

All train stations in New York:

  • NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station

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

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