How much is the bus ticket from Winston-Salem to Charlotte?

The cheapest bus tickets from Winston-Salem to Charlotte start from $29. The average price for this route is around $38. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Winston-Salem to Charlotte?

The average bus travel time from Winston-Salem to Charlotte is 1h 25m, covering a distance of 111 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 10m and is operated by Tornado Bus .

Which bus companies service the Winston-Salem to Charlotte route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , Greyhound , Tornado Bus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Winston-Salem to Charlotte?

The earliest bus departs from Winston-Salem to Charlotte at 5:55am. And the latest bus departs at 6:15pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Winston-Salem to Charlotte?

A bus trip from Winston-Salem to Charlotte generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Winston-Salem to Charlotte?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Winston-Salem to Charlotte?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Winston-Salem to Charlotte?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Winston-Salem to Charlotte?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Winston-Salem to Charlotte from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Winston-Salem to Charlotte on November 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:15am	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	6h 55m	1:10pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
10:50am	Winston-salem, (NC - Tienda Mexican El Crystal)	1h 10m	12:00pm	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	Fastest
10:15am	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	5h 40m	3:55pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
6:55am	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	1h 25m	8:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
11:45am	Winston-salem, (NC - Tienda Mexican El Crystal)	1h 15m	1:00pm	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	No tags

Next departures for Winston-Salem to Charlotte on December 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:15pm	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	1h 45m	8:00pm	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
10:50am	Winston-salem, (NC - Tienda Mexican El Crystal)	1h 10m	12:00pm	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	Fastest
6:15am	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	6h 55m	1:10pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
6:55am	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	1h 25m	8:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
11:45am	Winston-salem, (NC - Tienda Mexican El Crystal)	1h 15m	1:00pm	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	No tags

Next departures for Winston-Salem to Charlotte on December 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:55am	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	1h 25m	8:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
10:50am	Winston-salem, (NC - Tienda Mexican El Crystal)	1h 10m	12:00pm	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	Fastest
6:15am	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	6h 55m	1:10pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:25am	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	1h 30m	11:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
11:45am	Winston-salem, (NC - Tienda Mexican El Crystal)	1h 15m	1:00pm	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:40 AM EST.

Get from Winston-Salem to Charlotte

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1h 25mAverage Duration

111 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Winston-Salem and Charlotte?

Stops in Winston-Salem

A
Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station
100 W 5th St, Winston Salem, NC 27101
Visit page
B
E Sprague St
841 E Sprague St, Winston-Salem, NC 27107, USA
C
Winston-Salem Bus Stop
2500 Old Lexington Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27107, USA
D
1237 Silas Creek Pkwy
1237 Silas Creek Pkwy., Winston-Salem, NC 27127 (Hong Kong King Buffet)

Stops in Charlotte

A
Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company
4705 N. Tryon S, Charlotte, NC, USA
Visit page
B
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Visit page
C
Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station
601 W Trade St , Charlotte, NC 28202
D
Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop
4335 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28213
E
4127 Glenwood Dr
4127 Glenwood Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208 (Exxon Gas Station)

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,403 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87403 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $29

Greyhound Winston-Salem Charlotte recent customer reviews

The bus did not arrive in Winston Salem so I couldn't get the service at all.

Maria G.

November 19, 2018

Tornado Bus

3/5156 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.8

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Winston-Salem to Charlotte, NC by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Winston-Salem to Charlotte?
The cheapest bus tickets from Winston-Salem to Charlotte start from $29. The average price for this route is around $38. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Winston-Salem to Charlotte?
The average bus travel time from Winston-Salem to Charlotte is 1h 25m, covering a distance of 111 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 10m and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the Winston-Salem to Charlotte route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, Tornado Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Winston-Salem to Charlotte?
The earliest bus departs from Winston-Salem to Charlotte at 5:55am. And the latest bus departs at 6:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Winston-Salem to Charlotte?
A bus trip from Winston-Salem to Charlotte generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Winston-Salem to Charlotte?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Winston-Salem to Charlotte?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Winston-Salem to Charlotte?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Winston-Salem to Charlotte?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-25

$32

11-26

$34

Today

$32

11-28

$32

11-29

No data

11-30

No data

12-01

No data

12-02

$22

The cheapest trip from Winston-Salem to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $22

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Winston-Salem to Charlotte, NC, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $22 to $166 for a bus ticket from Winston-Salem to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-12-02.