There are 4 ways to get from Bowie to Elkton by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Newark Amtraktrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Newark Train Station to Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvdbus Newark
3h 56m$31–63Drive 77.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bowie to Elktoncar 77.2 mi
1h 34m$15–21Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newarkbus FlixBus N2601
4h 59m$20–36Train, bus via Perryville Marc
- Take the train from NEW CARROLLTON MARC nb to Perryville Marctrain Marc
- Take the bus from Perryville MARC Station to W Main St and Maffitt Stbus Xc
4h 45m$25–48
Bowie to Elkton by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bowie to Elkton is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Bowie to Elkton is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Bowie to Elkton. However, there are services departing from Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Ln and arriving at Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd via Washington Union Station and Newark Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Bowie and Elkton is 107 miles. The road distance is 77.7 miles.
The best way to get from Bowie to Elkton without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Bowie to Elkton, including transfers.
Bowie to Elkton bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Washington Union Station.
Bowie to Elkton bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Newark station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bowie to Elkton is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Bowie to Elkton.
There are 149+ hotels available in Elkton.
What companies run services between Bowie, MD, USA and Elkton, MD, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Newark 6 times a week. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Newark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from NEW CARROLLTON MARC nb to Perryville Marc
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from NEW CARROLLTON MARC nb to Perryville Marc
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–14
- Phone
- +1 410-996-5295
- Website
- ccgov.org
Bus from Newark Train Station to Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.ccgov.org/government/community-services/cecil-transit
Bus from Perryville MARC Station to W Main St and Maffitt St
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.ccgov.org/government/community-services/cecil-transit
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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