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Reynolda House Museum of American Art
Museum of American art from colonial to modern periods, with changing exhibitions and a strong collection in Reynolda House.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Charlotte, NC to Winston Salem, NC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Charlotte, NC to Winston Salem, NC will cost around €18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 2 buses from Charlotte, NC to Winston Salem, NC, including 2 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 111 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 1 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Buses from Charlotte, NC to Winston Salem, NC run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:20, the last at 18:25. The fastest bus covers the 68 miles (111 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 68 miles (111 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 4:20 AM |
Last bus 6:25 PM |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Charlotte, NC to Winston Salem, NC.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €18 |
The table below shows live departures for Charlotte, NC to Winston Salem, NC buses for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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![]() | 9:20 AM Charlotte, NC | 1h40 | 11:00 AM Winston Salem, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 AM Charlotte, NC | 1h40 | 12:00 PM Winston Salem, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 PM Charlotte, NC | 1h25 | 6:45 PM Winston Salem, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:20 PM Charlotte, NC | 1h25 | 7:45 PM Winston Salem, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Museum of American art from colonial to modern periods, with changing exhibitions and a strong collection in Reynolda House.
Living-history museum area with restored buildings, costumed interpretation, and exhibits on Moravian life in early Salem.
Children's museum with hands-on exhibits on science, careers, and play, designed for curious families and younger visitors.
Walkable historic district with brick sidewalks, restored structures, and museum sites that showcase Winston-Salem's Moravian roots.
Large urban park with trails, gardens, sports facilities, and open lawns popular for everyday recreation and seasonal events.
Downtown arts district known for galleries, murals, shops, and frequent public events in a compact, easy-to-explore area.
Moravian chicken pie is a savory double-crust pie filled with chicken and rich gravy, a long-standing Winston-Salem tradition rooted in the city's Moravian heritage.
Moravian sugar cake is a sweet yeasted coffee cake topped with butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar. It is a signature local baked good tied to Old Salem traditions.
Moravian cookies are very thin, crisp spiced cookies, often ginger or sugar. They are a historic Salem bakery specialty and a classic local souvenir snack.
Historic bakery and cafe in Old Salem known for Moravian sugar cake, cookies, and simple lunches in a traditional setting.
Casual local barbecue spot serving Lexington-style chopped pork, brisket, ribs, and classic North Carolina sides.
Lively downtown restaurant and bar focused on Southern comfort food, fried chicken, biscuits, and regional brunch favorites.
Moderate for U.S. city breaks. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than major U.S. hubs, while car use often matters more than public transit.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis, and $1-2 per drink or coffee in cafes if service is good.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Charlotte, NC to Winston Salem, NC by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Winston Salem, NC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Charlotte, NC to Winston Salem, NC buses use the Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) to Winston Salem, W 5th St (Greyhound Bus Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare Charlotte, NC and Winston Salem, NC bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station). ATMs are available at Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station).
Ticket office support is available at Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station).
Available at Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station): The station is wheelchair accessible.
Winston Salem, W 5th St (Greyhound Bus Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Winston Salem, W 5th St (Greyhound Bus Station). ATMs are aTM available near ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Winston Salem, W 5th St (Greyhound Bus Station).
Available at Winston Salem, W 5th St (Greyhound Bus Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Winston Salem, W 5th St (Greyhound Bus Station): Station accessible for disabled passengers with ramps.
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