There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk to Winston-Salem by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Norfolk International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane ORF - GSO
4h 41m$99–403Drive 249.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norfolk to Winston-Salemcar 249.6 mi
5h 7m$46–66Train, bus
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
8h 59m$180–289Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus Greyhound US0654s
9h 8m$52–82Fly Norfolk International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ORF - CLT
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
4h 48m$122–607Line 961 bus to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Dntc to Newport News Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane PHF - GSO
- Take the bus from Coble Transportation Center to Winston-Salem Transportation Centerbus
8h 17m$73–367
Norfolk to Winston-Salem by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Winston-Salem is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Winston-Salem is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $95 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Winston-Salem. However, there are services departing from Princess Anne & Chapel and arriving at Winston Salem(Trans Center) via Norfolk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
The distance between Norfolk and Winston-Salem is 246 miles. The road distance is 251.1 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Winston-Salem without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 59m and costs $180 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Norfolk to Winston-Salem, including transfers.
Norfolk to Winston-Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Winston-Salem is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $95 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 9h 8m.
Norfolk to Winston-Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Winston Salem(Trans Center) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Winston-Salem is 251 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Norfolk to Winston-Salem.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Winston-Salem, NC, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Norfolk to Winston Salem(Trans Center) once daily. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 7h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- 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
Bus from Norfolk to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- 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
- Phone
- +1 757-222-6100
- Website
- Hampton Roads Transit
Bus from Dntc to Newport News Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Hampton Roads Transit
- 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
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