There are 7 ways to get from Washington DC to Winston-Salem by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, line 1 bus
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane DCA - GSO
- Take the bus from Coble Transportation Center to Winston-Salem Transportation Centerbus
3h 57m$142–877Drive 301.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington DC to Winston-Salemcar 301.3 mi
6h 16m$55–80Train, bus
- Take the train from Alexandria to Greensborotrain Crescent / ...
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
8h 40m$110–209Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus Greyhound US0670
9h 50m$87–122Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane IAD - GSO
4h 21m$91–506Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane DCA - CLT
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
6h 4m$144–850Bus via Springfield Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus Greyhound US0670
10h 22m$87–123
Washington DC to Winston-Salem by foot, subway, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Winston-Salem is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Winston-Salem is to fly and line 1 bus which takes 3h 57m and costs $140 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Winston-Salem. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+G St NW and arriving at Winston Salem(Trans Center) via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
The distance between Washington DC and Winston-Salem is 279 miles. The road distance is 303.1 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Winston-Salem without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 40m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Washington DC to Winston-Salem, including transfers.
Washington DC to Winston-Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Winston-Salem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Winston Salem(Trans Center) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Winston-Salem is 303 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Washington DC to Winston-Salem.
There are 133+ hotels available in Winston-Salem.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Winston-Salem, NC, USA?
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. Jefferson Lines also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- 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.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 Washington Union Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $18–26
Bus from Washington Union Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $85–120
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $85–120
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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