There are 10 ways to get from Princeton to Winston-Salem by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport
best- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane EWR - GSO
5h 19m$148–716Drive 486.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton to Winston-Salemcar 486.1 mi
9h 31m$89–129Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from New York, NY to Winston-Salem, NCbus Nyc
13h 9m$101–150Train via S Clinton Ave At Barlow St (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Trenton to High Pointtrain Crescent / ...
13h 10m$124–292Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane LGA - GSO
6h 53m$162–870Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane PHL - GSO
6h 10m$156–860Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane EWR - CLT
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
7h 29m$250–639Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane EWR - RDU
- Take the bus from Durham to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
8h 9m$196–971Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to High Pointtrain Carolinian
15h 51m$156–352Bus
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus Greyhound US0670
17h 50m$108–207
Princeton to Winston-Salem by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Winston-Salem is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Winston-Salem is to train and fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $140 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Winston-Salem. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Winston-Salem, NC via New York, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Winston-Salem. However, there are services departing from Trenton and arriving at High Point via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
The distance between Princeton and Winston-Salem is 510 miles. The road distance is 488.9 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Winston-Salem without a car is to bus via New York which takes 13h 9m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Princeton to Winston-Salem, including transfers.
Princeton to Winston-Salem bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Princeton to Winston-Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Trenton station.
The best way to get from Princeton to Winston-Salem is to bus via New York which takes 13h 9m and costs $100 - $150. Alternatively, you can train via S Clinton Ave At Barlow St, which costs $120 - $300 and takes 13h 10m.
What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Winston-Salem, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Winston-Salem, NC via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 34 St-Herald Sq, East Broadway, and New York, NY in around 13h 9m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to High Point twice daily. Tickets cost $120–280 and the journey takes 9h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $20–25
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $20–25
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $20–25
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $17–40
Bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $17–40
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More Questions & Answers
Princeton to Winston-Salem bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Princeton to Winston-Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at High Point station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Winston-Salem is 489 miles. It takes approximately 9h 31m to drive from Princeton to Winston-Salem.
There are 149+ hotels available in Winston-Salem.
