What is the distance between Rocky Mount and Philadelphia?

About 312 miles (504 km) separate Rocky Mount and Philadelphia.

What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are National Museum of Jewish History, Reading Terminal Market, Love Park, Philadelphia's Magic Gardens and Shofuso Japanese House and Garden.

Bus Rocky Mount to Philadelphia from $61 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rocky Mount to Philadelphia on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:10pm	Rocky Mount Bus Stop	11h 5m	4:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:50 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Rocky Mount to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 13 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

13h 35mAverage Duration

313 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $157	Average Duration13h 35m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$69 - $1,677	Average Duration7h 58m	CO₂ emissions 46kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Amtrak

4/55,598 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5598 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $100

Amtrak Rocky Mount Philadelphia recent customer reviews

One male worker was extremely rude while I was having a panic attack

Shanice S.

June 8, 2025

Quiet and fast arrival

Austin A.

June 21, 2023

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rocky Mount to Philadelphia, PA by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/20

$93

11/21

$75

Today

$107

11/23

No data

11/24

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11/25

$115

11/26

$101

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The cheapest trip from Rocky Mount to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $75

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rocky Mount to Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $75 to $144 for a bus ticket from Rocky Mount to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $101 which is on 2025-11-26.