The cheapest and fastest buses from Richmond, VA to New Carrollton, MD
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
3 h 31 m
Average duration
3 h 31 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA to New Carrollton, MD will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 1 buses that leave Richmond, VA for New Carrollton, MD on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 165 km distance in an average of 3 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 31 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 3 h 31 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.
11:00 AM3h31Richmond, VA2:31 PMNew Carrollton, MD$271One-way0 transfers
11:00 AM3h31Richmond, VA2:31 PMNew Carrollton, MD$271One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Richmond, VA to New Carrollton, MD
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to New Carrollton, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $321.
Distance: 102 miles (165 km)
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $395 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 56m Average total duration 9h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to New Carrollton, MD:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to New Carrollton, MD costing on average $62 (€51).
A bus is $363 (€297) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to New Carrollton, MD costing on average $395 (€323).
Other travel options to New Carrollton, MD take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
Flight takes on average 9h 56m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Richmond, VA to New Carrollton, MD Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:31PM | Duration 3h31 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:46PM | Duration 3h16 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Live departures
Richmond, VA to New Carrollton, MD bus times
The table below shows live departures for Richmond, VA to New Carrollton, MD buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:30 AM Richmond, VA | 3h16 | 2:46 PM New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
![]() | 11:00 AM Richmond, VA | 3h31 | 2:31 PM New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Richmond, VA to New Carrollton, MD
Buses from Richmond, VA to New Carrollton, MD run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 102 miles (165 km) distance in 3h 16m.
Distance 102 miles (165 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 3h 16m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 10:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Bus from Richmond, VA to New Carrollton, MD
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Richmond, VA to New Carrollton, MD by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New Carrollton, MD, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Richmond, VA to New Carrollton, MD
Most Richmond, VA to New Carrollton, MD buses use the Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station) to New Carrollton, Garden City Dr (Train Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare Richmond, VA and New Carrollton, MD bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Richmond, VA station do buses to New Carrollton, MD leave from?
Getting to Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station) from Richmond city centre
Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station) is 3 km from Richmond city centre. Public transport options include:
Getting to Richmond from Richmond city centre
Getting to New Carrollton, Garden City Dr (Train Station) from New Carrollton city centre
Most popular bus connections from Richmond, VA
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