There are 5 ways to get from Valley Forge to New Carrollton by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 34m$52–109Drive 125.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Valley Forge to New Carrolltoncar 125.4 mi
2h 43m$23–33Line 124 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Plaza at King of Prussia to 13th St & Market St - MBFSbus 124 / ...
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
6h 9m$29–54Line 124 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Plaza at King of Prussia to 30th St & Market St - MBNSbus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
5h 18m$963–1,322Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to College Park U of MD Metrorailbus Greyhound US0325S
7h 57m$30–47
Valley Forge to New Carrollton by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Valley Forge to New Carrollton is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Valley Forge to New Carrollton is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Valley Forge to New Carrollton. However, there are services departing from Valley Forge Rd & Valley Park Rd - FS and arriving at Carrollton Pkwy+Lamont Dr via Plaza at King of Prussia, Philadelphia Bus Station and New Carrollton+Bus Bay T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Valley Forge station to New Carrollton station. However, there are services departing from Paoli Amtrak Station and arriving at New Carrollton Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Valley Forge and New Carrollton is 153 miles. The road distance is 126.1 miles.
The best way to get from Valley Forge to New Carrollton without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Valley Forge to New Carrollton, including transfers.
Valley Forge to New Carrollton bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Plaza at King of Prussia station.
Valley Forge to New Carrollton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Valley Forge to New Carrollton is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can line 124 bus and bus, which costs $28 - $55 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Valley Forge, Chester County, PA, USA and New Carrollton, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valley Forge Rd & Valley Park Rd - FS to Carrollton Pkwy+Lamont Dr via Plaza at King of Prussia, 13th St & Market St - MBFS, Philadelphia Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Washington Union Station, New Carrollton Amtrak Station, and New Carrollton+Bus Bay T1 in around 6h 9m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
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
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Plaza at King of Prussia to 13th St & Market St - MBFS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Plaza at King of Prussia to 30th St & Market St - MBNS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Valley Forge to New Carrollton bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at 13th St & Market St - MBFS station.
Valley Forge to New Carrollton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Carrollton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valley Forge to New Carrollton is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Valley Forge to New Carrollton.
There are 1460+ hotels available in New Carrollton.







