New Carrollton Station - DC Metro
Orange Line and Silver Line - interchange station in New Carrollton, MD.
About New Carrollton station
New Carrollton is the eastern terminus of the Orange Line and one of the most genuinely multimodal points in the region. Metro, MARC commuter rail, Amtrak and intercity buses all meet here, and more than 3,500 parking spaces make it the biggest catchment on this side of the system. For travelers it is a practical way to join Northeast Corridor trains without going into Union Station, and for commuters from Bowie, Greenbelt and points east it is the obvious place to leave the car. The Silver Line also terminates here. Large federal offices nearby, including an IRS complex, add a steady stream of walk-up riders on weekdays.
The area around New Carrollton
A transit-oriented cluster surrounded by suburban Prince George’s County: office buildings, parking structures, hotels and county facilities, with residential New Carrollton and Lanham spread out beyond. Redevelopment around the station has added housing and offices in recent years. It is far more transfer hub than neighborhood, and foot traffic is concentrated between the platforms, the garages and the office blocks.
What is near New Carrollton station?
Commuter and intercity rail served from the same complex, with connections up the Northeast Corridor toward Baltimore and beyond.
3 min walkLong-distance coach services operate from the station complex, making it a common connection point for regional travel.
3 min walkLarge federal workplace a short walk from the station and a major source of weekday walk-up ridership.
7 min walkFirst and last trains at New Carrollton
Departure times by direction. Which way you are traveling matters – the last train toward one terminal can be an hour before the last train the other way.
| Day | Toward | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon-Thu | Vienna | 5:00 am | 11:38 pm |
| Fri | Vienna | 5:00 am | 1:38 am |
| Sat | Vienna | 6:00 am | 1:38 am |
| Sat | West Falls Church | 9:56 pm | 9:56 pm |
| Sun | Vienna | 6:00 am | 11:38 pm |
| Sun | West Falls Church | 9:56 pm | 9:56 pm |
| Day | Toward | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon-Thu | Ashburn | 5:03 am | 11:14 pm |
| Fri | Ashburn | 5:03 am | 1:14 am |
| Sat | Ashburn | 6:13 am | 1:32 am |
| Sun | Ashburn | 6:13 am | 11:32 pm |
Travel times and fares from New Carrollton
| To | Time | Weekday to 9:30pm | Late night & weekend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Center | 28 min | $5.50 | $2.50 |
| Gallery Pl-Chinatown | 31 min | $5.35 | $2.50 |
| L'Enfant Plaza | 23 min | $5.25 | $2.50 |
| Union Station | 39 min | $5.45 | $2.50 |
| Smithsonian | 25 min | $5.40 | $2.50 |
| Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | 38 min | $6.70 | $2.50 |
| Washington Dulles International Airport | 86 min | $6.75 | $2.50 |
| Pentagon | 33 min | $6.25 | $2.50 |
| Vienna/Fairfax-GMU | 57 min | $6.75 | $2.50 |
| Downtown Largo | 34 min | $5.15 | $2.50 |
Travel times and fares published by WMATA. Fares valid July 2026.
Changing lines at New Carrollton
Parking at New Carrollton
Tips for using New Carrollton
- Give yourself several minutes to move between the Metro platform and the MARC or Amtrak side – the complex is spread out.
- With over 3,500 spaces this is one of the most reliable park-and-rides in the system, even later in the morning.
- Amtrak stopping patterns here are limited compared with Union Station, so confirm your specific train calls at New Carrollton before booking.
New Carrollton station FAQ
Yes, though only certain services call here rather than every Northeast Corridor train. It can be a convenient alternative to Union Station if you are coming from the Maryland suburbs. Check your specific train on Amtrak’s schedule before planning around it.
Around 3,519 spaces across the garages and lots, which makes it one of the largest park-and-ride facilities on the system and one of the most dependable. Spaces are usually available even if you arrive later in the weekday peak.
Both the Orange Line and the Silver Line end here at the eastern edge of the system. That gives you two direct routings through downtown Washington and out into Virginia without changing trains.
Yes. MARC Penn Line trains serve the same station complex, linking toward Baltimore and Union Station. The walk between the Metro platform and the commuter rail platform takes a few minutes, so allow for it when planning a tight connection.