There are 3 ways to get from Roanoke to Winston-Salem by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
5h 53m$56–118Drive 104.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Winston-Salemcar 104.2 mi
2h 15m$19–28Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Greensboro Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
7h 10m$36–64
Roanoke to Winston-Salem by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Winston-Salem is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Winston-Salem is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Winston-Salem. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Winston Salem(Trans Center) via Lynchburg Transit Center and Greensboro Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Roanoke and Winston-Salem is 192 miles. The road distance is 104.8 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Winston-Salem without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 53m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Roanoke to Winston-Salem, including transfers.
Roanoke to Winston-Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Winston-Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Winston-Salem is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Roanoke to Winston-Salem.
Book your Roanoke to Winston-Salem bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Winston-Salem, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center) via Lynchburg Transit Center and Greensboro Bus Stop in around 7h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lynchburg to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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