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

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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Winston-Salem by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane PHL - GSO
    4h 12m
    $102–527

  2. Drive  443.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Winston-Salemcar car 443.9 mi
    8h 35m
    $79–114

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to High Pointtrain train Crescent / ...
    10h 54m
    $242–373

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus Greyhound US0670
    12h 55m
    $90–140

  5. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane EWR - GSO
    5h 20m
    $122–460

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane PHL - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    6h 30m
    $161–221

  7. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane LGA - GSO
    6h 35m
    $123–1,106

Philadelphia to Winston-Salem by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 396.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Winston-Salem, NC, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to High Point twice daily. Tickets cost $230–370 and the journey takes 9h 11m.

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