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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Rocky Mount to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0642S
    9h 45m
    $79–160

  2. Drive 390.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rocky Mount to Athenscar car 390.3 mi
    7h 25m
    $72–103

  3. Train, bus via Charlotte

    1. Take the train from Rocky Mount to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0646S
    12h 9m
    $123–246

  4. Drive to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Rocky Mount to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)car car
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane OAJ - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    6h 41m
    $126–513

  5. Train to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Rocky Mount to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane FAY - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    7h 2m
    $151–551

  6. Train to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Rocky Mount to Carytrain train
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane RDU - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    8h 31m
    $271–668

  7. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Rocky Mount to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane GSO - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    8h 46m
    $204–749

  8. Bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane ILM - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    9h 28m
    $169–564

Rocky Mount to Athens by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 420 mi
  • Duration: 9h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Rocky Mount to Athens. However, you can take the train to Fayetteville Amtrak Station, walk to Fayetteville Bus Station, then take the bus to Athens Transit Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rocky Mount to Athens Transit Center via Charlotte Amtrak Station, Parkwood Station, CTC Station, Transit Center- Bay E, 4th St & Graham St, and Charlotte Bus Station in around 12h 9m.

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