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Compare bus and train for Harrisburg, PA to New Carrollton, MD
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Harrisburg, PA to New Carrollton, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 90 miles (145 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Harrisburg, PA to New Carrollton, MD:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrisburg, PA to New Carrollton, MD costing on average $85 (€68).
Other travel options to New Carrollton, MD take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 3m.
Tickets start at around $85 (€68) compared to roughly $23 (€18) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-62.57 (€-50.31). The journey takes 7h 3m versus 2h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Compare prices and tickets Harrisburg, PA to New Carrollton, MD by bus or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Harrisburg, PA to New Carrollton, MD
Trains from Harrisburg, PA to New Carrollton, MD run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $74 (€59) but you can travel from only $29 (€24) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:35, the last at 19:05. The fastest train covers the 90 miles (145 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 90 miles (145 km) |
Average train duration 7h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€59) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 20m |
First train 6:35 AM |
Last train 7:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Trains from Harrisburg, PA to New Carrollton, MD
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Harrisburg, PA to New Carrollton, MD 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 New Carrollton, MD, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Harrisburg, PA to New Carrollton, MD
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking available on-site with both short-term and long-term options.
- The Millworks
- Bricco
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Hilton Harrisburg
- Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey
- Radisson Hotel Harrisburg
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and regional trains
- Hall 3: bus connections and car rental services
- Bus: CAT (Capital Area Transit) services available
- Greyhound and other intercity bus services
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available with several lots around the station, open 24/7.
- Golden Pavilion Restaurant
- Mid-Atlantic Seafood
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- Courtyard by Marriott New Carrollton
- Metro Points Hotel
- Days Inn by Wyndham Lanham
- Located in the main hall
- 35 places, not covered
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: Amtrak and MARC platforms
- Hall 2: Metro platform
- Hall 3: Bus connections
- Metro: Orange Line
- Bus: WMATA Metrobus, TheBus, Greyhound
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