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

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There are 8 ways to get from Washington DC to Winston-Salem by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, line 1 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane DCA - GSO
    2. Take the bus from Coble Transportation Center to Winston-Salem Transportation Centerbus bus
    3h 56m
    $142–877

  2. Drive  301.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington DC to Winston-Salemcar car 301.3 mi
    6h 16m
    $55–80

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to High Pointtrain train Crescent / ...
    9h 17m
    $79–188

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus Greyhound US0670
    9h 58m
    $56–131

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane IAD - GSO
    4h 20m
    $96–576

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane DCA - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    6h 3m
    $124–800

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane IAD - CLT
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    6h 34m
    $113–349

  8. Bus via Springfield Bus Stop (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus Greyhound US0670
    10h 19m
    $57–113

Washington DC to Winston-Salem by foot, subway, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Winston-Salem, NC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to High Point twice daily. Tickets cost $75–180 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center) twice daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 8h 35m.

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