There are 6 ways to get from Columbia to Winston-Salem by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport
best- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane COU - GSO
5h 32m$204–789Bus via Carbondale
cheapest- Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
23h$147–304Drive 802.3 mi
- Drive from Columbia to Winston-Salemcar 802.3 mi
14h 31m$147–212Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane COU - CLT
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
5h 45m$166–712Bus
- Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
23h 35m$148–299Bus, train
- Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Ashland Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
24h 35m$183–379
Columbia to Winston-Salem by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Winston-Salem is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 14h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Winston-Salem is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $200 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Winston-Salem. However, there are services departing from Columbia and arriving at Winston Salem(Trans Center) via St. Louis, Carbondale Intermodal Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h.
The distance between Columbia and Winston-Salem is 740 miles. The road distance is 807 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Winston-Salem without a car is to bus via Carbondale which takes 23h and costs $140 - $310.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Columbia to Winston-Salem, including transfers.
Columbia to Winston-Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Columbia station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Winston-Salem is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $200 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Carbondale, which costs $140 - $310 and takes 23h.
Columbia to Winston-Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Winston-Salem is 1h ahead of Columbia. It is currently 5:08 PM in Columbia and 6:08 PM in Winston-Salem.
What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and Winston-Salem, NC, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbia to Winston Salem(Trans Center) via St Louis Bus Station, St. Louis, Carbondale Intermodal Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 23h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ashland Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Winston-Salem is 807 miles. It takes approximately 14h 31m to drive from Columbia to Winston-Salem.
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