There are 5 ways to get from Winston-Salem, NC to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or subway
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane GSO - DCA
1h 52m$148–668Drive 304.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Washingtoncar 304.3 mi
6h 24m$56–81Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from High Point to Manassas Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
7h 54m$140–253Bus
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670
8h 14m$64–121Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane GSO - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 39m$115–451
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Winston-Salem, NC to Washington is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Winston-Salem, NC to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Winston-Salem, NC to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Winston Salem(Trans Center) and arriving at Washington Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Winston-Salem, NC to Washington. However, there are services departing from High Point and arriving at Archives, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform via 1 and King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
The distance between Winston-Salem, NC and Washington is 272 miles. The road distance is 306.1 miles.
The best way to get from Winston-Salem, NC to Washington without a car is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs $140 - $260.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Winston-Salem, NC to Washington, including transfers.
Winston-Salem, NC to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Winston Salem(Trans Center) station.
Winston-Salem, NC to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from High Point station.
The best way to get from Winston-Salem, NC to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $260 and takes 7h 54m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Winston-Salem, NC, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from High Point to Manassas Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 5h 22m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from High Point to Manassas Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Winston-Salem, NC to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Winston-Salem, NC to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Manassas Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winston-Salem, NC to Washington is 306 miles. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Washington.
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