NC → NJ · about 383 miles
Rocky Mount to Newark train schedule
Amtrak runs 20 direct trains a week from Rocky Mount to Newark. The fastest takes 8 hours 32 minutes; the first train leaves at 1:29 AM and the last at 2:13 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 20
- Fastest trip
- 8h 32m
- First train
- 1:29 AM
- Last train
- 2:13 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Rocky Mount and arrives at Newark. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:29 AM | 10:18 AM | 8h 49m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:29 AM | 10:37 AM | 9h 08m | Mon–Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:40 AM | 8:12 PM | 8h 32m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:40 AM | 8:22 PM | 8h 42m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:13 PM | 11:03 PM | 8h 50m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Rocky Mount Where you get off in Newark The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Rocky Mount
- Rocky Mount Bus Stop Map of Rocky Mount Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Newark
Return trip: Newark to Rocky Mount
Questions
How long is the train from Rocky Mount to Newark?
The fastest direct train takes 8 hours 32 minutes; the typical trip is 8 hours 50 minutes.
What time is the first train from Rocky Mount to Newark?
The earliest departure is at 1:29 AM (Sun) and the last at 2:13 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Rocky Mount to Newark?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Rocky Mount?
Trains to Newark leave from Rocky Mount Bus Stop.