Additionally, numerous commuter carriers connect RDU to the northeast and other southern cities. Soon to be four-laned from Tarboro to North Carolina's famed Outer Banks. See location map showing major highways. Rail Tarboro is fortunate to have easy access to both freight and passenger rail service. Amtrak provides two north and two southbound trains per day at its Rocky Mount station, located only 15 miles from Tarboro.
Service is to Washington, D.C., New York, Miami and Philadelphia.
Additionally, Amtrak stops in Greensboro with service to Atlanta and New Orleans. Trains travel to destinations in eastern North Carolina and also to points west and south of town. Taxicab service is available 24 hours per day.