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

The cheapest bus tickets from Winston-Salem to Raleigh start from $36. The average price for this route is around $47. 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 Raleigh?

The average bus travel time from Winston-Salem to Raleigh is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 151 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h and is operated by Greyhound .

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

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , Greyhound .

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

The earliest bus departs from Winston-Salem to Raleigh at 7:10am. And the latest bus departs at 2:55pm.

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

A bus trip from Winston-Salem to Raleigh generates an estimated 4 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 Raleigh?

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 Raleigh?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak 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 Raleigh?

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 Raleigh?

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 Raleigh from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Winston-Salem to Raleigh on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10am	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	2h 40m	9:50am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:55pm	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	2h	4:55pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	2h 15m	11:40pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:10am	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	2h 40m	9:50am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:55pm	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	2h	4:55pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Get from Winston-Salem to Raleigh

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

151 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

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

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 Raleigh

A
Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station
2210 Capital Blvd , Raleigh, NC 27603
B
Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station
4005 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,619 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,412 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Winston-Salem to Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
The cheapest bus tickets from Winston-Salem to Raleigh start from $36. The average price for this route is around $47. 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 Raleigh?
The average bus travel time from Winston-Salem to Raleigh is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 151 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Winston-Salem to Raleigh route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Winston-Salem to Raleigh?
The earliest bus departs from Winston-Salem to Raleigh at 7:10am. And the latest bus departs at 2:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Winston-Salem to Raleigh?
A bus trip from Winston-Salem to Raleigh generates an estimated 4 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 Raleigh?
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 Raleigh?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak 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 Raleigh?
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 Raleigh?
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

11-29

$35

11-30

$46

Today

$35

12-02

$35

12-03

No data

12-04

No data

12-05

No data

12-06

$27

The cheapest trip from Winston-Salem to Raleigh was searched and found on Dec 6, 2025 with a price of $27

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 Raleigh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $27 to $95 for a bus ticket from Winston-Salem to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-12-06.