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How to get fromRocky Mount to Newarkby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Rocky Mount to Newark by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Rocky Mount to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
    8h 50m
    $240–390

  2. Drive  443.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rocky Mount to Newarkcar car 443.5 mi
    7h 59m
    $81–117

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Rocky Mount Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    11h 45m
    $91–146

  4. Train to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the train from Rocky Mount to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane RDU - EWR
    6h 4m
    $154–969

  5. Train to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the train from Rocky Mount to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane RDU - LGA
    7h 7m
    $168–522

  6. Train to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Take the train from Rocky Mount to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane RDU - JFK
    6h 59m
    $439–1,795

  7. Train to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Rocky Mount to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane RDU - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    7h 43m
    $137–837

  8. Train to Richmond International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the train from Rocky Mount to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane RIC - EWR
    7h 54m
    $101–419

Rocky Mount to Newark by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration8h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 449 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Rocky Mount, NC, USA and Newark, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Rocky Mount to Newark Penn Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $240–390 and the journey takes 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rocky Mount Bus Stop to Newark Penn Station via Raleigh Bus Station in around 11h 45m.

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