There are 8 ways to get from Winston-Salem to Washington by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), 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.
Line 1 bus to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Take the bus from Winston-Salem Transportation Center to Coble Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane GSO - DCA
2h 48m$104–622Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670
8h 30m$55–90Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from High Point to Washington Union Stationtrain Crescent / ...
8h 29m$78–184Drive 301.4 mi
- Drive from Winston-Salem to Washingtoncar 301.4 mi
6h 22m$55–80Fly Piedmont Triad International Airport 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 49m$80–456Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CLT - DCA
4h 26m$96–575Bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Durhambus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane RDU - DCA
5h 23m$567–1,226Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CLT - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 19m$118–328
Winston-Salem to Washington by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Winston-Salem to Washington is to bus which costs $55 - $90 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Winston-Salem to Washington is to line 1 bus and fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $100 - $650.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Winston Salem(Trans Center) and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Winston-Salem to Washington station. However, there are services departing from High Point and arriving at Washington Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
The distance between Winston-Salem and Washington is 273 miles. The road distance is 303.2 miles.
The best way to get from Winston-Salem to Washington without a car is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs $75 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Winston-Salem to Washington, including transfers.
Winston-Salem to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Winston Salem(Trans Center) station.
Winston-Salem to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from High Point station.
The best way to get from Winston-Salem to Washington is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs $75 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Winston-Salem, NC, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from High Point to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $75–180 and the journey takes 6h 46m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from High Point to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 336-662-0002
- Website
- partnc.org
Bus from Winston-Salem Transportation Center to Coble 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
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Booking & Getting There
Winston-Salem to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Winston-Salem to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winston-Salem to Washington is 303 miles. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Winston-Salem to Washington.
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