What is the travel distance from Atlanta to Rocky Mount?

The distance between the two cities is 403 miles (650 km).

Atlanta to Rocky Mount from $58 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Atlanta to Rocky Mount on August 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	19h 15m	5:00pm	Rocky Mount Bus Stop	Cheapest
4:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	12h 20m	5:00pm	Rocky Mount Bus Stop	Fastest
4:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	12h 20m	5:00pm	Rocky Mount Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Rocky Mount on August 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	12h 20m	5:00pm	Rocky Mount Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
	9:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	19h 15m	5:00pm	Rocky Mount Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:50pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	20h 10m	5:00pm	Rocky Mount Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Rocky Mount on August 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:50pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	20h 10m	5:00pm	Rocky Mount Bus Stop	Cheapest
	4:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	12h 20m	5:00pm	Rocky Mount Bus Stop	Fastest
	4:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	12h 20m	5:00pm	Rocky Mount Bus Stop	No tags
	9:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	19h 15m	5:00pm	Rocky Mount Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Rocky Mount on August 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	19h 15m	5:00pm	Rocky Mount Bus Stop	Cheapest
	4:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	12h 20m	5:00pm	Rocky Mount Bus Stop	Fastest
	4:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	12h 20m	5:00pm	Rocky Mount Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:50pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	20h 10m	5:00pm	Rocky Mount Bus Stop	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Atlanta to Rocky Mount.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$68 - $172	Average Duration19h 15m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$113 - $398	Average Duration12h 6m	CO₂ emissions 59kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Atlanta to Rocky Mount

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Rocky Mount. The journey takes about 19 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

19h 15mAverage Duration

$68Cheapest ticket

16kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Atlanta, GA to Rocky Mount: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$80

Average bus trip duration19h 15m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure4:40am

Distance403 miles (649 km)

Latest bus departure9:45pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,202 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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.

FlixBus

3.5/510,231 reviews

Staff4.1

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, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Atlanta to Rocky Mount Bus

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Atlanta, GA - Rocky Mount

What is the travel distance from Atlanta 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

08/23

$100

08/24

$62

Today

$66

08/26

No data

08/27

$58

08/28

No data

08/29

$79

08/30

$75

The cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to Rocky Mount was searched and found on Aug 27, 2025 with a price of $58

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

You can expect to pay from $58 to $133 for a bus ticket from Atlanta, GA to Rocky Mount based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $58 which is on 2025-08-27.

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Atlanta to Rocky Mount.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

What's the cheapest way to go from Atlanta, GA to Rocky Mount?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time19h 15m	Avg Price$80	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time12h 6m	Avg Price$158	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Atlanta, GA by bus?

Bus from Rocky Mount to Atlanta, GA

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Train from Atlanta, GA to Rocky Mount

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