There are 6 ways to get from Bristol to New Carrollton by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Bristol to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Tre
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 36m$39–91Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to College Park U of MD Metrorailbus Greyhound US0325S
7h 8m$26–46Bus via Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 45m$29–56Drive 148.6 mi
- Drive from Bristol to New Carrolltoncar 148.6 mi
2h 54m$28–40Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Bristol to Gray 30th St Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
4h 42m$961–1,315Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
5h 18m$909–1,212
Bristol to New Carrollton by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to New Carrollton is to bus which costs $25 - $50 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to New Carrollton is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to New Carrollton. However, there are services departing from Broad St & Glenwood Av and arriving at Carrollton Pkwy+Lamont Dr via Philadelphia Bus Station and New Carrollton+Bus Bay T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to New Carrollton station. However, there are services departing from Bristol and arriving at New Carrollton Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Bristol and New Carrollton is 151 miles. The road distance is 149.4 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to New Carrollton without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $35 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Bristol to New Carrollton, including transfers.
Bristol to New Carrollton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Bristol to New Carrollton train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Bristol station.
The best way to get from Bristol to New Carrollton is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $35 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington Union Station, which costs $28 - $60 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Bristol, PA, USA and New Carrollton, MD, USA?
You can take a train from Bristol to Carrollton Pkwy+Lamont Dr via 30th Street Station, New Carrollton Amtrak Station, and New Carrollton+Bus Bay T1 in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Bristol to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Bristol to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to College Park U of MD Metrorail
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to New Carrollton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Bristol to New Carrollton train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to New Carrollton is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Bristol to New Carrollton.
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