- Must visit
College Park Aviation Museum
Excellent local aviation museum at the world's oldest continuously operating airport. Features early flight history, artifacts, and family-friendly exhibits.
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 44 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
183 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to New Carrollton, MD is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to New Carrollton, MD will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 4 buses that leave Philadelphia, PA for New Carrollton, MD on Thu, Aug 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct buses cover the 183 km distance in an average of 5 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest buses will take 6 h 55 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.








Buses from Philadelphia, PA to New Carrollton, MD run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 but you can travel from only $12 by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 113 miles (183 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 113 miles (183 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 70 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to New Carrollton, MD buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:00 AM Philadelphia, PA | 6h45 | 9:45 AM New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:45 PM Philadelphia, PA | 5h20 | 7:05 PM New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
![]() | 1:30 AM Philadelphia, PA | 4h20 | 5:50 AM New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Excellent local aviation museum at the world's oldest continuously operating airport. Features early flight history, artifacts, and family-friendly exhibits.
Historic house museum with guided tours, period rooms, and stories of slavery and estate life. One of the area's strongest heritage attractions.
Compact community museum preserving Greenbelt's New Deal origins through exhibits, photographs, and tours of a historic home.
Main civic and transport hub with Amtrak, Metro, and buses. Useful for travelers and a key point for exploring the wider region.
Popular wooded trail and park corridor for walking, cycling, and birding along the river. A top outdoor escape near New Carrollton.
Large lakeside park with paths, boat rentals, and broad open spaces. Great for easy walks and a relaxed local outing.
Maryland Crab Soup is tomato-based with blue crab and vegetables. It is a regional staple tied to Chesapeake seafood traditions.
Crab Cakes are packed with sweet Chesapeake blue crab and minimal filler. They are one of Maryland's most iconic dishes.
Steamed Blue Crabs are seasoned heavily, then steamed and picked by hand. This social seafood feast is classic Maryland eating.
Established neighborhood steak and seafood restaurant with a classic, family-friendly atmosphere and broad American menu.
Long-running casual restaurant serving Salvadoran and Mexican favorites. Locals come for pupusas, grilled meats, and hearty portions.
Casual local seafood spot known for steamed crabs, crab cakes, and fried platters in a straightforward Maryland setting.
Moderate for the D.C. area: hotels can be high, but dining and transit are usually cheaper than central Washington.
Tip 15-20% at restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis usually 10-15%. Cafes: round up or tip $1-2.
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Most Philadelphia, PA to New Carrollton, MD buses use the Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park) to Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Philadelphia, PA and New Carrollton, MD bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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