What is the distance between Winston-Salem and Atlanta?

Winston-Salem and Atlanta are 286 miles (460 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Winston-Salem to Atlanta?

If you're headed to Atlanta from Winston-Salem, chances are that your bus will depart from Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station and arrive at Doraville Tornado Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Atlanta?

Once in Atlanta, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Atlanta History Center, Six Flags Over Georgia, LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta, The Punchline Comedy Club and Atlanta Botanical Garden.

Bus Winston-Salem to Atlanta from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Winston-Salem to Atlanta on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:55am	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	7h 25m	2:20pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
4:35pm	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	6h 50m	11:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Fastest
10:25am	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	7h 10m	5:35pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
6:15pm	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	9h	3:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Winston-Salem to Atlanta on November 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:35pm	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	6h 50m	11:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	CheapestFastest
6:17pm	Winston-Salem (State University), NC	14h 26m	8:43am	Peachtree Station	No tags
6:55am	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	7h 25m	2:20pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
11:45am	Winston-salem, (NC - Tienda Mexican El Crystal)	7h 45m	7:30pm	Doraville Tornado Bus Station	No tags
6:17pm	Winston-Salem (State University), NC	14h 26m	8:43am	Peachtree Station	No tags

Next departures for Winston-Salem to Atlanta on November 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:55am	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	7h 25m	2:20pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
4:35pm	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	6h 50m	11:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Fastest
6:17pm	Winston-Salem (State University), NC	14h 26m	8:43am	Peachtree Station	No tags
10:25am	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	7h 10m	5:35pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
11:45am	Winston-salem, (NC - Tienda Mexican El Crystal)	7h 45m	7:30pm	Doraville Tornado Bus Station	No tags

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Get from Winston-Salem to Atlanta

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

7h 25mAverage Duration

286 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

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

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
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 Atlanta

A
Doraville Tornado Bus Station
3658 Shallowford Rd, Atlanta, GA 30340, USA
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B
Atlanta Airport
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C
Atlanta Downtown Greyhound Station
232 Forsyth St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
D
Cleveland Ave
387 Cleveland Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30315, USA
E
Doraville El Expreso Bus Station
4989 Buford Hwy NE, Chamblee, GA 30341, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 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.

Greyhound Winston-Salem Atlanta recent customer reviews

Had to wait 4 hrs for driver

George N.

March 14, 2018

Tornado Bus

3/5156 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.8

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,2 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $164 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Winston-Salem to Atlanta, GA by bus

What is the distance between Winston-Salem and Atlanta?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Winston-Salem to Atlanta?
What are the best sights and things to do in Atlanta?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$56

11/23

$63

Today

$63

11/25

$94

11/26

$96

11/27

No data

11/28

$54

11/29

$59

The cheapest trip from Winston-Salem to Atlanta, GA was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $54

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 Atlanta, GA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $54 to $874 for a bus ticket from Winston-Salem to Atlanta, GA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $54 which is on 2025-11-28.

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.