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

The cheapest train tickets from New Carrollton to Philadelphia start from R 225. The average price for this train route is around R 719. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from New Carrollton to Philadelphia is 1h 43m, covering a distance of 184 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 36m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New Carrollton to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 13 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from New Carrollton to Philadelphia departs at 06:27. And the latest train departs at 21:37.

Train New Carrollton to Philadelphia from R 191 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New Carrollton to Philadelphia on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	13:17	New Carrollton, MD	1h 43m	15:00	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	07:41	New Carrollton, MD	1h 36m	09:17	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	06:32	New Carrollton, MD	1h 45m	08:17	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:32	New Carrollton, MD	1h 45m	08:17	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	07:41	New Carrollton, MD	1h 36m	09:17	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New Carrollton to Philadelphia on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:32	New Carrollton, MD	1h 44m	19:16	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	07:41	New Carrollton, MD	1h 36m	09:17	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	06:32	New Carrollton, MD	1h 45m	08:17	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:32	New Carrollton, MD	1h 45m	08:17	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	07:41	New Carrollton, MD	1h 36m	09:17	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New Carrollton to Philadelphia on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:07	New Carrollton, MD	1h 45m	16:52	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	08:20	New Carrollton, MD	1h 38m	09:58	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	06:42	New Carrollton, MD	1h 45m	08:27	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:42	New Carrollton, MD	1h 45m	08:27	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	07:23	New Carrollton, MD	1h 42m	09:05	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New Carrollton to Philadelphia on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:42	New Carrollton, MD	1h 45m	08:27	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	08:20	New Carrollton, MD	1h 38m	09:58	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	06:42	New Carrollton, MD	1h 45m	08:27	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	07:23	New Carrollton, MD	1h 42m	09:05	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	07:23	New Carrollton, MD	1h 42m	09:05	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New Carrollton to Philadelphia on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:23	New Carrollton, MD	1h 42m	09:05	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	08:20	New Carrollton, MD	1h 38m	09:58	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	06:42	New Carrollton, MD	1h 45m	08:27	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:42	New Carrollton, MD	1h 45m	08:27	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	07:23	New Carrollton, MD	1h 42m	09:05	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New Carrollton to Philadelphia on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:42	New Carrollton, MD	1h 45m	08:27	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	08:20	New Carrollton, MD	1h 38m	09:58	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	06:42	New Carrollton, MD	1h 45m	08:27	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	07:23	New Carrollton, MD	1h 42m	09:05	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	07:23	New Carrollton, MD	1h 42m	09:05	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New Carrollton to Philadelphia on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:17	New Carrollton, MD	1h 41m	18:58	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	08:20	New Carrollton, MD	1h 38m	09:58	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	06:42	New Carrollton, MD	1h 45m	08:27	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:42	New Carrollton, MD	1h 45m	08:27	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	07:23	New Carrollton, MD	1h 42m	09:05	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New Carrollton to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 hour 43 minutes and with fares starting at just R 225, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13train per day

1h 43mAverage duration

184 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 435 - R 816	Average duration6h 15m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 225 - R 3 403	Average duration1h 43m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 638 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5638 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 New Carrollton Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Very easy and simple. Train was quite fast. I didn’t know when we got to Philadelphia I was asleep and almost missed my stop lol! Will start using the train more often

Sidney I.

11 May 2025

The Journey was 👍

Adebayo O.

28 April 2025

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New Carrollton to Philadelphia, PA 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 New Carrollton to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from New Carrollton to Philadelphia start from R 225. The average price for this train route is around R 719. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New Carrollton to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from New Carrollton to Philadelphia is 1h 43m, covering a distance of 184 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 36m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New Carrollton to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 13 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New Carrollton to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from New Carrollton to Philadelphia departs at 06:27. And the latest train departs at 21:37.

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 485

Today

R 1 764

12/12

R 1 280

13/12

R 917

14/12

R 1 280

15/12

R 675

16/12

R 917

The cheapest trip from New Carrollton to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 485

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

You can expect to pay from R 485 to R 3 752 for a train ticket from New Carrollton to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 675, which is on 2025-12-15.