There are 6 ways to get from Rocky Mount to State College by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Rocky Mount to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
11h 42m$98–217Drive 390.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rocky Mount to State Collegecar 390.9 mi
7h 51m$72–103Bus
- Take the bus from Rocky Mount Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
13h 55m$82–163Train to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rocky Mount to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane RDU - SCE
8h 55m$77–408Train, bus via Philadelphia
- Take the train from Rocky Mount to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
12h 37m$137–329Train to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rocky Mount to Alexandriatrain
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane IAD - SCE
8h 51m$99–421
Rocky Mount to State College by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rocky Mount to State College is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Rocky Mount to State College is to drive which takes 7h 51m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Rocky Mount to State College station. However, there are services departing from Rocky Mount Bus Stop and arriving at State College Bus Station via Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
The distance between Rocky Mount and State College is 439 miles. The road distance is 393.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rocky Mount to State College without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 42m and costs $95 - $220.
It takes approximately 11h 42m to get from Rocky Mount to State College, including transfers.
Rocky Mount to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rocky Mount Bus Stop station.
Rocky Mount to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rocky Mount to State College is 393 miles. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Rocky Mount to State College.
Book your Rocky Mount to State College bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Rocky Mount, NC, USA and State College, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Rocky Mount Bus Stop to State College Bus Station via Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 13h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rocky Mount to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rocky Mount to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rocky Mount to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rocky Mount to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rocky Mount Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
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