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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€74
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€76
Fastest journey on Sep 19
12 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
14 h 7 m
Buses on Sep 19
18
Distance
747 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Winston Salem, NC to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Winston Salem, NC to New York, NY will cost around €76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €74.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 18 buses from Winston Salem, NC to New York, NY, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 747 km distance in an average of 14 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 30 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 15 h 15 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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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Winston Salem, NC to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €117 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €117, while a flight costs an average of €390.
Distance: 464 miles (747 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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€117 Average price Cheapest | €390 Average price | €262 Average price | €137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 11m Average total duration 14h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 10m Average total duration 11h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Winston Salem, NC to New York, NY:
A bus is €144 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Winston Salem, NC to New York, NY costing on average €262.
A bus is €273 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Winston Salem, NC to New York, NY costing on average €390.
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 40m.
Bus takes on average 14h 41m.
Tickets start at around €117 compared to roughly €137 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €20. The journey takes 14h 41m versus 9h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €73 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €64 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €65 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €73 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €59 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €73 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €72 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €109 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €94 |
The table below shows live departures for Winston Salem, NC to New York, NY buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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![]() | 2:55 PM Winston Salem, W 5th St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 14h05 | 5:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ · · | 4:35 PM Winston Salem, W 5th St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 19h00 | 11:35 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 4:35 PM Winston Salem, W 5th St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 17h25 | 10:00 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 4:35 PM Winston Salem, W 5th St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 17h15 | 9:50 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 4:35 PM Winston Salem, W 5th St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 16h35 | 9:10 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 4:35 PM Winston Salem, W 5th St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 15h15 | 7:50 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 5:55 PM Winston Salem, W 5th St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 20h55 | 2:50 PM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 5:55 PM Winston Salem, W 5th St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 18h00 | 11:55 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 2 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 5:55 PM Winston Salem, W 5th St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 18h20 | 12:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 3 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 5:55 PM Winston Salem, W 5th St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 17h00 | 10:55 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 5:55 PM Winston Salem, W 5th St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 17h35 | 11:30 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 3 transfers | |
· · · | 5:55 PM Winston Salem, W 5th St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 18h15 | 12:10 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
· · | 5:55 PM Winston Salem, W 5th St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 16h50 | 10:45 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
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· + FlixBus | 6:55 AM Winston Salem, W 5th St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 16h55 | 11:50 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
· · | 6:55 AM Winston Salem, W 5th St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 17h55 | 12:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:10 AM Winston Salem, W 5th St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 14h55 | 10:05 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
· + FlixBus | 11:50 AM Winston Salem, W 5th St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 21h15 | 9:05 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 11:50 AM Winston Salem, W 5th St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 13h50 | 1:40 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
· | 11:50 AM Winston Salem, W 5th St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC | 12h30 | 12:20 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Winston Salem, NC to New York, NY run on average 17 times per day, taking around 14h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €62 but you can travel from only €28 by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:50, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 464 miles (747 km) distance in 11h 50m.
Distance 464 miles (747 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €62 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 11h 50m |
First bus 12:50 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 84 days |
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World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Leading museum of modern and contemporary art, home to influential works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and many others.
Major American art museum inside a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece. Its spiral galleries make the building itself part of the experience.
Vast urban park with lakes, meadows, museums, and scenic paths. It is the city’s classic outdoor escape and a true must-see.
Elevated park built on a former rail line, offering gardens, public art, and fresh perspectives on the West Side.
Bright, busy crossroads famous for giant screens, theaters, and nonstop energy. It is overwhelming, iconic, and quintessentially New York.
A thin, foldable slice with crisp crust and tangy tomato sauce. It is the city’s iconic fast meal, shaped by generations of neighborhood pizzerias.
A hand-rolled boiled and baked bagel, often topped with cream cheese and lox. New York water and long-standing bagel shops made it a city staple.
Salt-cured beef steamed until tender, usually served on rye with mustard. It is a classic Jewish deli sandwich strongly tied to New York food culture.
Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant highlighting contemporary American cuisine with refined tasting menus. Elegant setting and one of the city’s landmark tables.
Legendary coal-oven pizzeria serving classic New York pies in a casual, bustling setting. A long-standing favorite for an old-school slice experience.
Historic Jewish deli famed for towering pastrami sandwiches and classic counter service. Busy, traditional, and deeply tied to Lower East Side food culture.
Very high costs for hotels, dining, and attractions; transit is moderate, but overall NYC is pricier than most US and global city breaks.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Taxis: 15-20%. Cafes: round up or add $1-2 for drinks.
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Most Winston Salem, NC to New York, NY buses use the Winston Salem, W 5th St (Greyhound Bus Station) to New York, Port Authority Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.. Use this guide to compare Winston Salem, NC and New York, NY bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
New York, Port Authority Bus Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, Port Authority Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Auntie Anne's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station.
Available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Elevators, ramps.
New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station is 16 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several eateries within the station including fast food.
Wi-Fi is available at New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station. ATMs are available at New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station.
Ticket office support is available at New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station.
Available at New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station: Elevators and ramps available for accessibility.
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