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

The cheapest bus tickets from New Orleans to Winston-Salem start from $130. The average price for this route is around $180. 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 New Orleans to Winston-Salem?

The average bus trip duration from New Orleans to Winston-Salem is 17h, covering a distance of 709 miles (1143 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 16h 35m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the New Orleans to Winston-Salem route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , Greyhound .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New Orleans to Winston-Salem?

The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to Winston-Salem at 1:00pm. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.

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

A bus trip from New Orleans to Winston-Salem generates an estimated 29 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

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

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 5696 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the most timely service from New Orleans to Winston-Salem?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 New Orleans to Winston-Salem?

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 New Orleans to Winston-Salem from $122 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New Orleans to Winston-Salem on January 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 6h	7:00am	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	16h 35m	2:45pm	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	17h	7:00am	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 4:53 PM CST.

Get from New Orleans to Winston-Salem

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 17 hours and with fares starting at just $130, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

17hAverage Duration

709 milesDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Winston-Salem?

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Stops in Winston-Salem

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

Amtrak

4/55,721 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,492 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New Orleans to Winston-Salem 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 New Orleans to Winston-Salem?
The cheapest bus tickets from New Orleans to Winston-Salem start from $130. The average price for this route is around $180. 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 New Orleans to Winston-Salem?
The average bus trip duration from New Orleans to Winston-Salem is 17h, covering a distance of 709 miles (1143 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 16h 35m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the New Orleans to Winston-Salem route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New Orleans to Winston-Salem?
The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to Winston-Salem at 1:00pm. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New Orleans to Winston-Salem?
A bus trip from New Orleans to Winston-Salem generates an estimated 29 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from New Orleans to Winston-Salem?
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 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New Orleans to Winston-Salem?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from New Orleans to Winston-Salem?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 New Orleans to Winston-Salem?
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

01/07

$143

01/08

$212

Today

$156

01/10

$165

01/11

$138

01/12

No data

01/13

$122

01/14

No data

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Winston-Salem was searched and found on Jan 13, 2026 with a price of $122

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

You can expect to pay from $122 to $549 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Winston-Salem based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $122 which is on 2026-01-13.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.