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Philadelphia Museum of Art
Major art museum with wide-ranging collections and the famous steps. Worth visiting for both the galleries and the skyline views outside.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New Carrollton, MD to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New Carrollton, MD to Philadelphia, PA will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
On Tue 03 Nov, we found 2 trains from New Carrollton, MD to Philadelphia, PA, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 183 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Trains from New Carrollton, MD to Philadelphia, PA run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 21:43. The fastest train covers the 183 km distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 183 km |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 4:15 |
Last train 21:43 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
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The table below shows live departures for New Carrollton, MD to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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82 Northeast Regional | 10:32 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 1h45 | 12:17 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 11:37 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 1h40 | 13:17 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 13:22 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 1h43 | 15:05 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
106 Northeast Regional | 14:37 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 1h46 | 16:23 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 15:37 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 1h38 | 17:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
126 Northeast Regional | 16:10 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 1h35 | 17:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
142 Northeast Regional | 17:37 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 1h43 | 19:20 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 0:42 New Carrollton, MD | 1h43 | 2:25 Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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90 Palmetto | 20:08 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 1h43 | 21:51 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
128 Northeast Regional | 21:27 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 1h38 | 23:05 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:32 New Carrollton, MD | 1h45 | 13:17 Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Major art museum with wide-ranging collections and the famous steps. Worth visiting for both the galleries and the skyline views outside.
Engaging science museum with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, and family-friendly displays. Good for curious visitors of all ages.
Compact museum focused on Rodin sculptures in a peaceful Beaux-Arts setting. Ideal for a quieter art stop near the Parkway.
Historic square and green in the Old City area, surrounded by major independence sites. Useful as a starting point for walking the district.
Popular urban trail and park along the Delaware River with lawns, hammocks, seasonal attractions, and open river views.
Large riverside park with boat houses, trails, and skyline views. Excellent for walking, running, and seeing a greener side of the city.
A long roll filled with thinly sliced beef and melted cheese, often with fried onions. It is Philadelphia’s signature street-food sandwich.
A soft pretzel with a figure-of-eight shape and chewy texture, commonly sold by street vendors and bakeries across the city.
A roast pork sandwich with slow-roasted pork, sharp provolone and broccoli rabe. It is a classic Italian-American Philadelphia speciality.
Historic indoor market with many traders serving roast pork, pretzels, pastries and other Philadelphia staples in a lively casual setting.
Classic South Philadelphia sandwich shop best known for roast pork sandwiches with broccoli rabe and sharp provolone.
Established restaurant serving refined Pennsylvania Dutch and Mid-Atlantic cooking in an elegant but relaxed City Center dining room.
Moderate for US city breaks: hotels are often pricey, but dining and SEPTA fares are reasonable for tourists.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis: 10-15%. Cafés: small change or $1 per drink is common.
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Most New Carrollton, MD to Philadelphia, PA trains use the New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station station pair. Use this guide to compare New Carrollton, MD and Philadelphia, PA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
New Carrollton Amtrak Station is 2 km from New Carrollton city centre. Public transport options include:
New Carrollton Amtrak Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Golden Pavilion Restaurant, Mid-Atlantic Seafood
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at New Carrollton Amtrak Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at New Carrollton Amtrak Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at New Carrollton Amtrak Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at New Carrollton Amtrak Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at New Carrollton Amtrak Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Courtyard by Marriott New Carrollton, Metro Points Hotel, Days Inn by Wyndham Lanham.
30th Street Station is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
30th Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Bridgewater's Pub, The Porch at 30th Street Station
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at 30th Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at 30th Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at 30th Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at 30th Street Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at 30th Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel, Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, The Study at University City.
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