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Trip Summary
You can pick from 2 daily train trips between New Carrollton and Williamsburg. The average train journey from New Carrollton to Williamsburg takes 4 hours and 32 minutes, but some Amtrak Northeast Regional train trips are as short as 4 hours and 9 minutes.
| Distance | 117 mi (189 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 9m |
| Lowest price | $24.00 |
| Trains per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Northeast Regional |
| Train lines | 1 |
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What is the price of a train ticket from New Carrollton to Williamsburg?
Over the past month, a train ticket between New Carrollton and Williamsburg cost $24.00, on average. This is about as cheap as train fares get on this route. Booking your trip at least 14 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around $66.00 more.
Monthly average prices
You can find the lowest prices on this route during October. This time of year offers the best deals on train tickets from New Carrollton to Williamsburg, with the average price at just $27. Train tickets on this route are most expensive in December, when the average price goes up to $59. You can still score cheap deals below this average price, though, especially if you plan ahead and book your ticket in advance.
Prices as travel date approaches
Planning ahead pays off when it comes to booking your train trip from New Carrollton to Williamsburg. By reserving your ticket on Wanderu at least 14 days before departure, you can save around $66.00. Don't miss out on these savings — book in advance!
Which train should you take from New Carrollton to Williamsburg?
Amtrak Northeast Regional is the one and only train line which connects New Carrollton to Williamsburg. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Northeast Regional | 2 | 4h 32m | $59.12 |
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 2 daily train trips from New Carrollton to Williamsburg, the Northeast Regional is the busiest and most popular among all Amtrak routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between New Carrollton and Williamsburg is approximately 117 miles, or 189 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 32 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 9 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 New Carrollton to Williamsburg tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. 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 Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs New Carrollton at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 2:00pm. 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 New Carrollton twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Williamsburg with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Williamsburg to New Carrollton.
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.
Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg, one of America's most well-known living history towns, is not a replica or a collection of structures from other locations. Instead, from 1705 until 1779, this was the capital of the colony (and eventually the state) of Virginia. It's now a museum that recreates bygone periods in their original setting and includes many of the historic buildings. Others have been painstakingly reconstructed or repaired at their original locations. Actors (or maybe time travelers?) wander around the reconstructed area dressed in 18th-century garb and going about their daily lives.
But Williamsburg isn't only for history nerds, and the Revolution isn't the only thing to see. The city's tourist attractions are two renowned museums of art, Busch Gardens theme park, and a water park.
In terms of transport, buses, trains, and airports are available. Buses come from major cities like Newark, Atlantic City, Philadelphia, New York, and even Houston via Greyhound. For train tickets, the Amtrak Northeast Regional connects from Washington D.C., Richmond, St Louis, and more. The main train and bus station is Williamsburg Transportation Center. Williamsburg International Airport is only 17 miles away from downtown Williamsburg. Other airports, such as Norfolk International Airport and Richmond International Airport, are options but a bit further away.
Station Information
Where is the train station in New Carrollton?
Main departure station: MARC Station
There is one train station in New Carrollton.
All train stations in New Carrollton:
MARC Station
Where is the train station in Williamsburg?
Main arrival station: 468 N Boundary St
Williamsburg has one train station.
All train stations in Williamsburg:
468 N Boundary St
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