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How to get fromRocky Mount to Washington DCby train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, train, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Rocky Mount to Washington DC by train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, train, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Rocky Mount to Alexandriatrain train Palmetto / ...
    5h 2m
    $77–152

  2. Drive 227.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rocky Mount to Washington DCcar car 227.2 mi
    3h 58m
    $42–60

  3. Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the bus from Rocky Mount Bus Stop to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane ORF - DCA
    5h 35m
    $96–484

  4. Train to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Rocky Mount to Carytrain train
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane RDU - DCA
    6h 19m
    $585–1,262

  5. Train to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Rocky Mount to Carytrain train
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane RDU - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    6h 41m
    $394–1,461

  6. Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Rocky Mount Bus Stop to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane ORF - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    6h 27m
    $92–965

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

    1. Take the train from Rocky Mount to Carytrain train
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane RDU - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    6h 59m
    $216–1,003

Rocky Mount to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Rocky Mount, NC, USA and Washington DC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Rocky Mount to Alexandria 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 18m.

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