There are 3 ways to get from Newport News to Rocky Mount by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newport News to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Rocky Mounttrain Palmetto / ...
6h 8m$64–137Line 961 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newport News Transit Center to Dntcbus 961
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Rocky Mount Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0654s
6h 48m$21–42Drive 127.5 mi
- Drive from Newport News to Rocky Mountcar 127.5 mi
2h 58m$24–34
Newport News to Rocky Mount by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newport News to Rocky Mount is to line 961 bus and bus which costs $21 - $45 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Newport News to Rocky Mount is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Newport News to Rocky Mount. However, there are services departing from Jefferson & Pilot House and arriving at Rocky Mount Bus Stop via Newport News Transit Center, Dntc, Military Circle Mall and Norfolk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Newport News to Rocky Mount. However, there are services departing from Newport News and arriving at Rocky Mount via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Newport News and Rocky Mount is 203 miles. The road distance is 128.3 miles.
The best way to get from Newport News to Rocky Mount without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Newport News to Rocky Mount, including transfers.
Newport News to Rocky Mount bus services, operated by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), depart from Newport News Transit Center station.
Newport News to Rocky Mount train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newport News station.
The best way to get from Newport News to Rocky Mount is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can line 961 bus and bus, which costs $21 - $45 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Newport News, VA, USA and Rocky Mount, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Fishing Point & Gum Rock to Rocky Mount via Amtrak Newport News, Newport News, and Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jefferson & Pilot House to Rocky Mount Bus Stop via Newport News Transit Center, Dntc, Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, and Norfolk in around 6h 48m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newport News to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Rocky Mount
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 757-222-6100
- Website
- Hampton Roads Transit
Bus from Newport News Transit Center to Dntc
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Hampton Roads Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Norfolk to Rocky Mount Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Newport News to Rocky Mount bus services, operated by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), arrive at Dntc station.
Newport News to Rocky Mount train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport News to Rocky Mount is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Newport News to Rocky Mount.
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