What is the travel distance from Washington to Rocky Mount?

The distance between the two cities is 209 miles (336 km).

Bus Washington to Rocky Mount from $44 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Washington to Rocky Mount on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:20am	Union Station	9h 10m	5:30pm	Rocky Mount Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	8:20am	Union Station	9h 10m	5:30pm	Rocky Mount Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Union Station	10h 40m	1:00pm	Rocky Mount Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Union Station	9h	5:30pm	Rocky Mount Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	#3355 Benning Rd NE	4h 30m	2:30am	#7023 NC HWY 4, Battleboro	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Rocky Mount

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Rocky Mount. The journey takes about 4 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

4h 28mAverage Duration

209 milesDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$44 - $120	Average Duration8h 10m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$48 - $146	Average Duration4h 28m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

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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.

Wanda Coach

2.5/5648 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi1.7

Wanda Coach is one of the main Chinatown bus carriers in the US, connecting about 75 cities around the country with inexpensive tickets and comfortable bus rides. Wanda Coach buses travel between Chinatown neighborhoods with direct buses that are affordable, safe and have convenient pick-up and drop-off locations. If you travel with Wanda Coach, you can reschedule your tickets for a $10 fee up to 2 hours before travel time, and their buses have free WiFi, power outlets and bathrooms.

FlixBus

3.5/511,402 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Washington, DC, US to Rocky Mount by bus

What is the travel distance from Washington to Rocky Mount?

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

$78

11/21

$67

Today

$88

11/23

$44

11/24

$52

11/25

$51

11/26

$110

11/27

$61

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Rocky Mount was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $44

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

You can expect to pay from $44 to $111 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Rocky Mount based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $44 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually Wanda Coach, Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.