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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rocky Mount, NC to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rocky Mount, NC to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $126 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $126, while a flight costs an average of $522.
Distance: 388 miles (625 km)
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$238 Average price | $522 Average price | $126 Average price Cheapest | $146 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 12m Average total duration 8h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 11m Average total duration 13h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Rocky Mount, NC to New York, NY
Compare the available ways to get from Rocky Mount, NC to New York, NY, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rocky Mount, NC to New York, NY:
A bus is $112 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rocky Mount, NC to New York, NY costing on average $238.
A bus is $397 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rocky Mount, NC to New York, NY costing on average $522.
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 12m.
Bus takes on average 14h 11m.
Tickets start at around $238 compared to roughly $146 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$92. The journey takes 8h 42m versus 7h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Rocky Mount, NC to New York, NY
How to get from Rocky Mount, NC to New York, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rocky Mount, NC to New York, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
· 10:50 AM 13h30 Rocky Mount, Coastline St (Train Station) 12:20 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY $143 1 One-way 1 transfer
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· 10:50 AM 13h30 Rocky Mount, Coastline St (Train Station) 12:20 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY $143 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
UA28408:50 AM 1h35 Raleigh-Durham International Airport 10:25 AM Newark Liberty International Airport $324 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
98 Silver Meteor1:29 AM 9h30 Rocky Mount Station, Rocky Mount, NC 10:59 AM Penn Station, New York, NY $252 1 One-way 0 transfers
80 Carolinian11:40 AM 8h55 Rocky Mount Station, Rocky Mount, NC 8:35 PM Penn Station, New York, NY $372 1 One-way 0 transfers
90 Palmetto2:13 PM 9h10 Rocky Mount Station, Rocky Mount, NC 11:23 PM Penn Station, New York, NY $407 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus10:50 AM 13h00 Rocky Mount, Coastline St (Train Station) 11:50 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. $147 1 One-way 2 transfers
· · 10:50 AM 14h00 Rocky Mount, Coastline St (Train Station) 12:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station $159 1 One-way 2 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM 24h55 Rocky Mount, Coastline St (Train Station) 5:45 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY $167 1 One-way 3 transfers
B627861:20 PM 1h38 Raleigh-Durham International Airport 2:58 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport $277 1 One-way 0 transfers
AA19136:30 AM 1h42 Raleigh-Durham International Airport 8:12 AM LaGuardia Airport $277 1 One-way 0 transfers
B614866:48 PM 1h42 Raleigh-Durham International Airport 8:30 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport $277 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rocky Mount, NC to New York, NY:
A bus is $112 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rocky Mount, NC to New York, NY costing on average $238.
A bus is $397 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rocky Mount, NC to New York, NY costing on average $522.
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 12m.
Bus takes on average 14h 11m.
- Around 71 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rocky Mount, NC and New York, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and arrive in LaGuardia Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rocky Mount Station, Rocky Mount, NC and arrive in Penn Station, New York, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Rocky Mount, Coastline St (Train Station) and arrive in New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave..
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to New York, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, psa airlines, piedmont airlines, Breeze Airways to go to New York, NY by flight.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 13 direct flights per day with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, Breeze Airways.
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