There are 5 ways to get from Washington DC to Rocky Mount by train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, subway, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Rocky Mounttrain Palmetto / ...
5h 31m$72–153Drive 228.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington DC to Rocky Mountcar 228.4 mi
3h 56m$42–61Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Rocky Mount Bus Stopbus
6h 34m$101–527Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport, bus
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Rocky Mount Bus Stopbus
7h$75–336Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane DCA - RDU
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Rocky Mounttrain
6h 54m$579–1,257
Washington DC to Rocky Mount by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Rocky Mount is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Rocky Mount is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Rocky Mount. However, there are services departing from Federal Triangle, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Rocky Mount via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Washington DC and Rocky Mount is 239 miles. The road distance is 229.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Rocky Mount without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Washington DC to Rocky Mount, including transfers.
Washington DC to Rocky Mount train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
Washington DC to Rocky Mount train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rocky Mount station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Rocky Mount is 230 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Washington DC to Rocky Mount.
There are 35+ hotels available in Rocky Mount.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Rocky Mount, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Rocky Mount 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 3h 54m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Rocky Mount
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Rocky Mount
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norfolk to Rocky Mount Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Norfolk to Rocky Mount Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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