What is the travel distance from Rocky Mount to New York City?

The distance between the two cities is 389 miles (627 km).

What are the best sights and things to do in New York City?

Once in New York City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Times Square, The High Line, Washington Square Park, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and Governors Island.

Bus Rocky Mount to New York City from $62 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rocky Mount to New York City on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45am	Rocky Mount Bus Stop	21h 5m	7:50am	Chinatown	Cheapest
	Bus	1:50am	#7023 NC HWY 4, Battleboro	9h 10m	11:00am	95 Canal St	Fastest
	Bus	10:45am	Rocky Mount Bus Stop	13h	11:45pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45am	Rocky Mount Bus Stop	15h 45m	2:30am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	Bus	5:10pm	Rocky Mount Bus Stop	13h 25m	6:35am	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for Rocky Mount to New York City on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:10pm	Rocky Mount Bus Stop	14h 25m	7:35am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Cheapest
	Bus	1:50am	#7023 NC HWY 4, Battleboro	9h 10m	11:00am	95 Canal St	Fastest
	Bus	10:45am	Rocky Mount Bus Stop	13h	11:45pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45am	Rocky Mount Bus Stop	13h 5m	11:50pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	Bus	5:10pm	Rocky Mount Bus Stop	13h 25m	6:35am	New York Port Authority	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Rocky Mount to New York City

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 9 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

9h 10mAverage Duration

391 milesDistance

57kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$60 - $261	Average Duration21h 5m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$81 - $618	Average Duration9h 10m	CO₂ emissions 57kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 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

2.5/5647 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.5

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.

Amtrak

4/55,594 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rocky Mount to New York City 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

11/17

$97

11/18

$104

Today

$104

11/20

$110

11/21

$97

11/22

$97

11/23

$110

11/24

$100

The cheapest trip from Rocky Mount to New York City was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $97

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 New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $97 to $127 for a bus ticket from Rocky Mount to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $97 which is on 2025-11-21.

Usually Wanda Coach 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.