Bedroom
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Free Drinks
- Free meal
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£5
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£5
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
13 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
15 m
Trains on 19 Sept
3
Distance
16 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New Carrollton, MD to Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 3 trains from New Carrollton, MD to Washington, DC, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 18 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Carrollton, MD to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 16 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£14 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest | £2 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New Carrollton, MD to Washington, DC:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Carrollton, MD to Washington, DC costing on average £14.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Coach takes on average 30m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (16m by train vs 29m by car). Tickets start at around £14 compared to roughly £2 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for New Carrollton, MD to Washington, DC trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 0:35 New Carrollton, MD | 0h15 | 0:50 Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:53 New Carrollton, MD | 0h13 | 2:06 Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 3:12 New Carrollton, MD | 0h18 | 3:30 Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from New Carrollton, MD to Washington, DC run on average 12 times per day, taking around 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:09, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 16 km distance in 10m.
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 6:09 |
Last train 23:30 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 63 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New Carrollton, MD to Washington, DC by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most New Carrollton, MD to Washington, DC trains use the New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare New Carrollton, MD and Washington, DC 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.
Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Shake Shack, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Chopt Creative Salad Co., Chipotle Mexican Grill, Thunder Grill, Johnny Rockets, Jamba Juice, Ladurée Union Station, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak. ATMs are there are 2 ATM machines located on Level G.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00, Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
Luggage storage is amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill, Phoenix Park Hotel, Kimpton George Hotel.
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