How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to New Carrollton?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to New Carrollton start from R 225. The average price for this train route is around R 523. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to New Carrollton?

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to New Carrollton is 1h 41m, covering a distance of 184 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 30m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to New Carrollton route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 12 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to New Carrollton?

The earliest train from Philadelphia to New Carrollton departs at 04:20. And the latest train departs at 21:43.

Train Philadelphia to New Carrollton from R 191 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to New Carrollton on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	1h 50m	06:35	New Carrollton, MD	Cheapest
Train	15:15	30th Street Station	1h 30m	16:45	New Carrollton, MD	Fastest
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	1h 50m	06:35	New Carrollton, MD	No tags
Train	06:25	30th Street Station	1h 40m	08:05	New Carrollton, MD	No tags
Train	06:25	30th Street Station	1h 40m	08:05	New Carrollton, MD	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to New Carrollton on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:33	30th Street Station	1h 41m	11:14	New Carrollton, MD	Cheapest
Train	15:35	30th Street Station	1h 38m	17:13	New Carrollton, MD	Fastest
Train	04:20	30th Street Station	1h 49m	06:09	New Carrollton, MD	No tags
Train	04:20	30th Street Station	1h 49m	06:09	New Carrollton, MD	No tags
Train	09:33	30th Street Station	1h 41m	11:14	New Carrollton, MD	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to New Carrollton on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:20	30th Street Station	1h 49m	06:09	New Carrollton, MD	Cheapest
Train	15:35	30th Street Station	1h 38m	17:13	New Carrollton, MD	Fastest
Train	04:20	30th Street Station	1h 49m	06:09	New Carrollton, MD	No tags
Train	09:33	30th Street Station	1h 41m	11:14	New Carrollton, MD	No tags
Train	09:33	30th Street Station	1h 41m	11:14	New Carrollton, MD	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to New Carrollton on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:51	30th Street Station	1h 43m	20:34	New Carrollton, MD	Cheapest
Train	15:15	30th Street Station	1h 30m	16:45	New Carrollton, MD	Fastest
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	1h 50m	06:35	New Carrollton, MD	No tags
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	1h 50m	06:35	New Carrollton, MD	No tags
Train	06:25	30th Street Station	1h 40m	08:05	New Carrollton, MD	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to New Carrollton on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:00	30th Street Station	1h 45m	10:45	New Carrollton, MD	Cheapest
Train	15:15	30th Street Station	1h 30m	16:45	New Carrollton, MD	Fastest
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	1h 50m	06:35	New Carrollton, MD	No tags
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	1h 50m	06:35	New Carrollton, MD	No tags
Train	06:25	30th Street Station	1h 40m	08:05	New Carrollton, MD	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to New Carrollton on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	1h 50m	06:35	New Carrollton, MD	Cheapest
Train	15:15	30th Street Station	1h 30m	16:45	New Carrollton, MD	Fastest
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	1h 50m	06:35	New Carrollton, MD	No tags
Train	06:25	30th Street Station	1h 40m	08:05	New Carrollton, MD	No tags
Train	06:25	30th Street Station	1h 40m	08:05	New Carrollton, MD	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to New Carrollton

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach New Carrollton. The journey takes about 1 hour 41 minutes and with fares starting at just R 225, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day

1h 41mAverage duration

184 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 487 - R 617	Average duration5h 25m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 225 - R 3 404	Average duration1h 41m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5637 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 225

Amtrak Philadelphia New Carrollton recent customer reviews

The train was delay for almost an hour. I had a short trip and I wish Amtrak could have offered me a seat on a previous train that was not full.

Latifa J.

23 September 2025

The convenience of getting there quickly without having to drive. The seat was good too

Takisha B.

18 May 2025

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to New Carrollton by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to New Carrollton?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to New Carrollton start from R 225. The average price for this train route is around R 523. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to New Carrollton?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to New Carrollton is 1h 41m, covering a distance of 184 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 30m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to New Carrollton route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 12 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to New Carrollton?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to New Carrollton departs at 04:20. And the latest train departs at 21:43.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

R 917

10/12

R 294

Today

R 1 280

12/12

R 917

13/12

R 917

14/12

R 294

15/12

R 485

16/12

R 191

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to New Carrollton was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 191

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to New Carrollton as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 191 to R 3 753 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to New Carrollton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 191, which is on 2025-12-16.