How far is Winston-Salem from Washington?

About 261 miles (421 km) separate Winston-Salem and Washington.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Winston-Salem to Washington leave from Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station and arrive at Union Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The Mall/Monuments, National Air and Space Museum, Supreme Court and United States Botanic Garden.

Bus Winston-Salem to Washington from $52 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Winston-Salem to Washington on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15pm	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	11h 30m	5:45am	Union Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:45pm	Winston-Salem, 1425 Silas Creek Pkwy	5h 45m	3:30am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	Fastest
Bus	6:45pm	Winston-Salem, 1425 Silas Creek Pkwy	9h 15m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	13h 10m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	2:55pm	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	8h 10m	11:05pm	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:12 PM EST.

Get from Winston-Salem to Washington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

9h 15mAverage Duration

267 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 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.

Wanda Coach

2.5/5647 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi1.7

Wanda Coach is one of the main Chinatown bus carriers in the US, connecting about 75 cities around the country with inexpensive tickets and comfortable bus rides. Wanda Coach buses travel between Chinatown neighborhoods with direct buses that are affordable, safe and have convenient pick-up and drop-off locations. If you travel with Wanda Coach, you can reschedule your tickets for a $10 fee up to 2 hours before travel time, and their buses have free WiFi, power outlets and bathrooms.

Wanda Coach Winston-Salem Washington recent customer reviews

The bus wasn't clean at all

Misbiggie S.

May 30, 2025

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

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

Stops in Winston-Salem

A - Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station

B - E Sprague St

C - Winston-Salem Bus Stop

D - 1237 Silas Creek Pkwy

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Winston-Salem to Washington, DC, US by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$79

11/17

$72

Today

$66

11/19

$53

11/20

$52

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The cheapest trip from Winston-Salem to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $52

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 Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $52 to $165 for a bus ticket from Winston-Salem to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-11-20.

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.