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How to get fromIndependence to Winston-Salemby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Independence to Winston-Salem by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane MCI - GSO
    8h 45m
    $219–1,023

  2. Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MCI - RDU
    2. Take the bus from Durham to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    9h 47m
    $158–730

  3. Train, bus via Carbondale

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    24h 46m
    $224–442

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Cary to High Pointtrain train
    40h 49m
    $561–1,177

  5. Drive 918.2 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Winston-Salemcar car 918.2 mi
    16h 24m
    $168–242

  6. Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MCI - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    9h 1m
    $181–896

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    25h 21m
    $224–442

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    25h 51m
    $170–340

Independence to Winston-Salem by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration24h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$224Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 894.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Winston-Salem, NC, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Independence Station to Winston-Salem Transportation Center via Chicago Union Station, Cary, High Point, and High Point Terminal in around 40h 49m.

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