The cheapest and fastest buses from Washington, DC to New Carrollton, MD
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
25 m
Average duration
26 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
16 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC to New Carrollton, MD will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 6 buses that leave Washington, DC for New Carrollton, MD on Sun, Jun 07, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct buses cover the 16 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 25 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest buses will take 30 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.
7:00 AM0h25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station7:25 AMNew Carrollton, Garden City Dr (Train Station)$151One-way0 transfers
2:40 PM0h25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station3:05 PMNew Carrollton, Garden City Dr (Train Station)$151One-way0 transfers
7:30 PM0h30Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station8:00 PMNew Carrollton, Garden City Dr (Train Station)$151One-way0 transfers
3:55 PM0h30Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station4:25 PMNew Carrollton, Garden City Dr (Train Station)$151One-way0 transfers
11:55 PM0h25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station12:20 AMNew Carrollton, Garden City Dr (Train Station)$151One-way0 transfers
7:00 AM0h25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station7:25 AMNew Carrollton, Garden City Dr (Train Station)$151One-way0 transfers
2:40 PM0h25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station3:05 PMNew Carrollton, Garden City Dr (Train Station)$151One-way0 transfers
11:55 PM0h25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station12:20 AMNew Carrollton, Garden City Dr (Train Station)$151One-way0 transfers
4:45 PM0h25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station5:10 PMNew Carrollton, Garden City Dr (Train Station)$151One-way0 transfers
7:30 PM0h30Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station8:00 PMNew Carrollton, Garden City Dr (Train Station)$151One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Washington, DC to New Carrollton, MD
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to New Carrollton, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 9 miles (16 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
57m Average total duration 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration Fastest 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Washington, DC to New Carrollton, MD:
A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to New Carrollton, MD costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to New Carrollton, MD take longer:
Bus takes on average 27m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (27m by bus vs 28m by car). Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $3 (€3) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Washington, DC to New Carrollton, MD Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Live departures
Washington, DC to New Carrollton, MD bus times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to New Carrollton, MD buses for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:40 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0h25 | 3:05 PM New Carrollton, Garden City Dr (Train Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:55 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0h30 | 4:25 PM New Carrollton, Garden City Dr (Train Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:45 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0h25 | 5:10 PM New Carrollton, Garden City Dr (Train Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0h30 | 8:00 PM New Carrollton, Garden City Dr (Train Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:55 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0h25 | 12:20 AM New Carrollton, Garden City Dr (Train Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0h25 | 7:25 AM New Carrollton, Garden City Dr (Train Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Washington, DC to New Carrollton, MD
Buses from Washington, DC to New Carrollton, MD run on average 4 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 18:40. The fastest bus covers the 9 miles (16 km) distance in 25m.
Distance 9 miles (16 km) |
Average bus duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 25m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 6:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 5 days |
FAQs: Bus from Washington, DC to New Carrollton, MD
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC to New Carrollton, MD
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Shake Shack (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 96, 97, D6 Metro: Red Train: Amtrak, MARC, VRE
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