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There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Rocky Mount by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0642S
    2. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Rocky Mounttrain train Palmetto / ...
    9h 51m
    $80–156

  2. Drive 389.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athens to Rocky Mountcar car 389.1 mi
    7h 23m
    $71–103

  3. Bus, fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane ATL - OAJ
    3. Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Rocky Mountcar car
    6h 45m
    $124–470

  4. Bus, train via Charlotte

    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0646S
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Rocky Mounttrain train Carolinian
    11h 46m
    $120–244

  5. Bus, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane ATL - GSO
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Rocky Mounttrain train
    8h 40m
    $207–791

  6. Bus, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ATL - RDU
    3. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Rocky Mounttrain train
    8h 41m
    $268–659

  7. Bus, fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane plane ATL - FAY
    3. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train
    8h 12m
    $148–506

  8. Bus, fly to Wilmington International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane ATL - ILM
    3. Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilsonbus bus
    9h 57m
    $172–550

Athens to Rocky Mount by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 420.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 51m

What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and Rocky Mount, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Rocky Mount. However, you can take the bus to Fayetteville Bus Station, walk to Fayetteville Amtrak Station, then take the train to Rocky Mount. Alternatively, you can drive from Athens to Rocky Mount in around 7h 23m.

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