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

The cheapest bus tickets from Winston-Salem to Philadelphia start from $84. The average price for this route is around $125. 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 Philadelphia?

The average bus trip duration from Winston-Salem to Philadelphia is 17h 30m, covering a distance of 388 miles (626 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 13m and is operated by Amtrak .

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

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak .

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

The earliest bus departs from Winston-Salem to Philadelphia at 7:10am. And the latest bus departs at 6:15pm.

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

A bus trip from Winston-Salem to Philadelphia generates an estimated 16 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 Winston-Salem to Philadelphia?

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 Philadelphia?

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 Winston-Salem to Philadelphia?

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 Winston-Salem to Philadelphia?

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 Philadelphia from $79 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Winston-Salem to Philadelphia on December 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:55pm	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	15h 50m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	6:17am	Winston-Salem (State University), NC	12h 43m	7:00pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	6:15am	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	12h 45m	7:00pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	7:10am	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	17h 30m	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:15pm	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	20h 50m	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:58 AM EST.

Get from Winston-Salem to Philadelphia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 17 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

17h 30mAverage Duration

388 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

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

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 Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
Visit page
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,409 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.

Amtrak

4/55,617 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Winston-Salem to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Winston-Salem to Philadelphia start from $84. The average price for this route is around $125. 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 Philadelphia?
The average bus trip duration from Winston-Salem to Philadelphia is 17h 30m, covering a distance of 388 miles (626 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 13m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Winston-Salem to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Winston-Salem to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Winston-Salem to Philadelphia at 7:10am. And the latest bus departs at 6:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Winston-Salem to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Winston-Salem to Philadelphia generates an estimated 16 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 Winston-Salem to Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia?
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 Winston-Salem to Philadelphia?
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 Winston-Salem to Philadelphia?
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

11/28

$166

11/29

$184

Today

$193

12/01

No data

12/02

No data

12/03

$85

12/04

$79

12/05

No data

The cheapest trip from Winston-Salem to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $79

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 Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $79 to $317 for a bus ticket from Winston-Salem to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $79 which is on 2025-12-04.

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.