There are 7 ways to get from Fairfax to Winston-Salem by subway, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, 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.
Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, line 1 bus
best- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane DCA - GSO
- Take the bus from Coble Transportation Center to Winston-Salem Transportation Centerbus
4h 7m$93–529Drive 288 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfax to Winston-Salemcar 288 mi
5h 58m$53–76Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to High Pointtrain Crescent / ...
9h 40m$165–258Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus Greyhound US0670
10h 17m$62–99Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, line 1 bus
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane IAD - GSO
- Take the bus from Coble Transportation Center to Winston-Salem Transportation Centerbus
4h 17m$68–358Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane IAD - CLT
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
6h 29m$116–332Train, bus
- Take the train from Manassas Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain Crescent
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
10h 10m$150–253
Fairfax to Winston-Salem by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Winston-Salem is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Winston-Salem is to subway and fly and line 1 bus which takes 4h 7m and costs $90 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Winston-Salem. However, there are services departing from Vienna Metro South Bay P and arriving at Winston Salem(Trans Center) via Springfield Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Winston-Salem. However, there are services departing from Alexandria and arriving at High Point via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
The distance between Fairfax and Winston-Salem is 288 miles. The road distance is 289.7 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Winston-Salem without a car is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs $160 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Fairfax to Winston-Salem, including transfers.
Fairfax to Winston-Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.
Fairfax to Winston-Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Winston-Salem is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs $160 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 10h 17m.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Winston-Salem, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to High Point twice daily. Tickets cost $160–250 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center) once daily. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 8h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to High Point
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Manassas Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 336-662-0002
- Website
- partnc.org
Bus from Coble Transportation Center to Winston-Salem Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- http://www.partnc.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.partnc.org/27/Routes-Schedules
Bus from Coble Transportation Center to Winston-Salem Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- http://www.partnc.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.partnc.org/27/Routes-Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Fairfax to Winston-Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Winston Salem(Trans Center) station.
Fairfax to Winston-Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at High Point station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Winston-Salem is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Fairfax to Winston-Salem.
There are 152+ hotels available in Winston-Salem.