There are 7 ways to get from Elizabeth to New Carrollton by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
2h 25m$903–1,645Bus via Washington Union Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
6h 40m$36–73Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 10m$104–185Drive 202.7 mi
- Drive from Elizabeth to New Carrolltoncar 202.7 mi
3h 44m$37–54Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3h 11m$450–1,670Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway, bus
- Take the train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
- Take the subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from New Carrollton+Bus Bay T1 to Carrollton Pkwy+Lamont Drbus
4h 38m$922–1,842Bus
- Take the bus from Newark to Silver Springbus Ppb 8448
8h 7m$46–86
Elizabeth to New Carrollton by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth to New Carrollton is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Elizabeth to New Carrollton is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Elizabeth to New Carrollton. However, there are services departing from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl and arriving at Carrollton Pkwy+Lamont Dr via Newark Penn Station and New Carrollton+Bus Bay T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to New Carrollton station. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth and arriving at New Carrollton Amtrak Station via Metropark Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Elizabeth and New Carrollton is 216 miles. The road distance is 203.8 miles.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to New Carrollton without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Elizabeth to New Carrollton, including transfers.
Elizabeth to New Carrollton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Elizabeth to New Carrollton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Metropark Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to New Carrollton is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $900 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 4h 10m, you could also bus via Washington Union Station, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and New Carrollton, MD, USA?
United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Metropark Amtrak Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 2h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–14
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Carrollton+Bus Bay T1 to Carrollton Pkwy+Lamont Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 301-324-2877
- Website
- Prince George's TheBus
Bus from New Carrollton+Bus Bay T1 to Carrollton Pkwy+Lamont Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Prince George's TheBus
- Schedules at
- Prince George's Routes and Schedules
- Seniors 60+ and Disabled persons
- $0
- Adults 19-59
- $1
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Newark to Silver Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Elizabeth to New Carrollton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Elizabeth to New Carrollton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Carrollton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elizabeth to New Carrollton is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Elizabeth to New Carrollton.
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