There are 9 ways to get from Winston-Salem to Washington DC by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or subway
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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
3h 30m$106–626Drive 301.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Winston-Salem to Washington DCcar 301.4 mi
6h 22m$55–80Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670
8h 51m$59–110Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Greensboro to Alexandriatrain Crescent / ...
9h 6m$78–178Fly 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 59m$80–446Bus 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
5h 19m$98–579Bus 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
6h 7m$570–1,234Bus 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 45m$117–328Bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Durhambus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RDU - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
6h 28m$64–373
Winston-Salem to Washington DC by bus, subway, and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Winston-Salem to Washington DC is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Winston-Salem to Washington DC is to line 1 bus and fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Winston-Salem to Washington DC 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 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Winston-Salem to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Greensboro and arriving at McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
The distance between Winston-Salem and Washington DC is 280 miles. The road distance is 303.2 miles.
The best way to get from Winston-Salem to Washington DC without a car is to bus which takes 8h 51m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Winston-Salem to Washington DC, including transfers.
Winston-Salem to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Winston Salem(Trans Center) station.
Winston-Salem to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Greensboro station.
The best way to get from Winston-Salem to Washington DC is to bus which takes 8h 51m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $180 and takes 9h 6m.
What companies run services between Winston-Salem, NC, USA and Washington DC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 8h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Greensboro to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $70–170 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- 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 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Asheville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Winston-Salem to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Winston-Salem to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winston-Salem to Washington DC is 303 miles. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Winston-Salem to Washington DC.
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