There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Winston-Salem by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, line 1 bus
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane PHL - GSO
- Take the bus from Coble Transportation Center to Winston-Salem Transportation Centerbus
4h 9m$92–467Drive 443.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Winston-Salemcar 443.9 mi
8h 35m$81–117Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to High Pointtrain Crescent / ...
10h 54m$243–374Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus Greyhound US0670
12h 55m$85–130Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane EWR - GSO
5h 4m$123–480Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane PHL - CLT
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
6h 24m$130–230
Philadelphia to Winston-Salem by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Winston-Salem is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Winston-Salem is to fly and line 1 bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $90 - $470.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia Bus Station station and arriving at Winston Salem(Trans Center). Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Winston-Salem. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at High Point via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Winston-Salem is 399 miles. The road distance is 446.5 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Winston-Salem without a car is to train which takes 10h 54m and costs $240 - $380.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Philadelphia to Winston-Salem, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Winston-Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Winston-Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Winston-Salem is to train which takes 10h 54m and costs $240 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 12h 55m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Winston-Salem, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to High Point twice daily. Tickets cost $240–370 and the journey takes 9h 11m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center) once daily. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 12h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to High Point
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Winston-Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Winston Salem(Trans Center) station.
Philadelphia to Winston-Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at High Point station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Winston-Salem is 446 miles. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Philadelphia to Winston-Salem.
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