How to get to Washington, DC from New Carrollton, MD

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Compare coach and train for New Carrollton, MD to Washington, DC

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

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Compare ways to travel from New Carrollton, MD to Washington, DC

Compare the available ways to get from New Carrollton, MD to Washington, DC, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from New Carrollton, MD to Washington, DC is a coach with an average price of £9.

This is compared to other travel options from New Carrollton, MD to Washington, DC:

A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Carrollton, MD to Washington, DC costing on average £14.

The fastest way to travel from New Carrollton, MD to Washington, DC is by train with an average journey time of 46m.

Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between New Carrollton, MD and Washington, DC including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 13m sooner (16m by train vs 29m by car). Tickets start at around £14 compared to roughly £3 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.

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from New Carrollton, MD to Washington, DC

How to get to Washington, DC from New Carrollton, MD by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from New Carrollton, MD to Washington, DC is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: New Carrollton, MD to Washington, DC

Travel to Washington, DC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from New Carrollton, MD to Washington, DC.

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There are 2 options to travel between New Carrollton, MD and Washington, DC including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from New Carrollton, MD to Washington, DC is a coach with an average price of £9.

This is compared to other travel options from New Carrollton, MD to Washington, DC:

A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Carrollton, MD to Washington, DC costing on average £14.

The fastest way to travel from New Carrollton, MD to Washington, DC is by train with an average journey time of 46m.

Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 0m.

The New Carrollton, MD to Washington, DC distance is approximately 16 km.
The average frequency per day from New Carrollton, MD to Washington, DC is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 4 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New Carrollton, MD and Washington, DC as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from New Carrollton, MD to Washington, DC:
  • Trains mostly depart from New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
  • Coaches mostly depart from New Carrollton, Garden City Dr (Train Station) and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from New Carrollton, MD to Washington, DC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound to go to Washington, DC by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from New Carrollton, MD to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 4 direct coaches per day with Greyhound.
Omio customers who travel from New Carrollton, MD to Washington, DC often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Orlando, FL, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Miami, FL. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Washington, DC and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from New Carrollton, MD to Washington, DC, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
In Washington, DC, you can discover the National Gallery of Art, stroll through the historic Georgetown neighbourhood, visit the Library of Congress, explore the vibrant Eastern Market, and enjoy a performance at the Kennedy Centre. Best sights include the National Mall, the White House, the United States Capitol, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Lincoln Memorial.
For a comprehensive experience of Washington, DC, plan to spend about three to four days. This allows time to visit major attractions such as the National Mall, Smithsonian Museums, and landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial and the US Capitol.

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