There are 3 ways to get from Elkton to Herndon by train, subway, car, 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.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from Newark Amtrak to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Herndon, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
2h 46m$68–108Drive 108.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elkton to Herndoncar 108.6 mi
2h 10m$20–29Bus, train, subway
- Take the bus from W Main St and Maffitt St to Perryville MARC Stationbus Xc
- Take the train from Perryville Marc to NEW CARROLLTON MARC sbtrain
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
5h 8m$27–57
Elkton to Herndon by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkton to Herndon is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Elkton to Herndon is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct train from Elkton to Herndon. However, there are services departing from Newark Amtrak and arriving at Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform via New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Elkton and Herndon is 130 miles. The road distance is 109.2 miles.
The best way to get from Elkton to Herndon without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 46m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Elkton to Herndon, including transfers.
Elkton to Herndon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Amtrak station.
Elkton to Herndon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Carrollton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkton to Herndon is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Elkton to Herndon.
There are 254+ hotels available in Herndon.
What companies run services between Elkton, MD, USA and Herndon, VA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Elkton to Herndon. However, you can take the taxi to Newark Amtrak, take the train to New Carrollton Amtrak Station, walk to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform, then take the subway to Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform. Alternatively, you can drive from Elkton to Herndon in around 2h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Amtrak to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Perryville Marc to NEW CARROLLTON MARC sb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Perryville Marc to NEW CARROLLTON MARC sb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- 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 W Main St and Maffitt St to Perryville MARC Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.ccgov.org/government/community-services/cecil-transit
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