There are 5 ways to get from Fairfax to Rocky Mount by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Rocky Mounttrain Palmetto / ...
5h 51m$72–152Drive 221.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfax to Rocky Mountcar 221.2 mi
3h 53m$41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield to Rocky Mountbus Acb 1222
7h 43m$58–92Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Rocky Mount Bus Stopbus
6h 46m$122–544Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Rocky Mount Bus Stopbus
6h 50m$97–353
Fairfax to Rocky Mount by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Rocky Mount is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Rocky Mount is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Rocky Mount. However, there are services departing from University Dr+North St and arriving at Rocky Mount via Dunn Loring Metro and Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Rocky Mount. However, there are services departing from Alexandria and arriving at Rocky Mount via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Fairfax and Rocky Mount is 243 miles. The road distance is 222.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Rocky Mount without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Fairfax to Rocky Mount, including transfers.
Fairfax to Rocky Mount bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Springfield station.
Fairfax to Rocky Mount train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Rocky Mount is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Rocky Mount, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Rocky Mount 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Springfield to Rocky Mount twice daily. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Rocky Mount
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Springfield to Rocky Mount
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Norfolk to Rocky Mount Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–55
Bus from Norfolk to Rocky Mount Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–55
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norfolk to Rocky Mount Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Norfolk to Rocky Mount Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Fairfax to Rocky Mount bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Rocky Mount station.
Fairfax to Rocky Mount train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rocky Mount station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Rocky Mount is 222 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Fairfax to Rocky Mount.
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