There are 4 ways to get from Raleigh to Winston-Salem by 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
3h 8m$25–53Bus via Chapel Hill
cheapest- Take the bus from Union Station - Bus Platform B to N Columbia St at Rosemary Stbus Crx
- Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Coble Transportation Centerbus 4
4h 37m$8Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus Greyhound US0654s / ...
3h 35m$17–27Drive 103.5 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Winston-Salemcar 103.5 mi
1h 52m$19–28
Raleigh to Winston-Salem by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Winston-Salem is to bus via Chapel Hill which costs $9 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Winston-Salem is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Winston-Salem. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Winston Salem(Trans Center) via Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Raleigh and Winston-Salem is 108 miles. The road distance is 104.1 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Winston-Salem without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 8m and costs $24 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Raleigh to Winston-Salem, including transfers.
Raleigh to Winston-Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Winston-Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Winston Salem(Trans Center) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Winston-Salem is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Raleigh to Winston-Salem.
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What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Winston-Salem, NC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center) 4 times a day. Tickets cost $16–26 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
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- +1 800-872-7245
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- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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- 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
- $4–7
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Greyhound
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