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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.
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Take a train from Portsmouth, VA to Winston Salem, NC and enjoy the approximately 224 miles (362 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 08:59.
Distance 224 miles (362 km) |
First train 5:20 AM |
Last train 8:59 AM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth, VA to Winston Salem, NC by train. 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 train, 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 Portsmouth, VA to Winston Salem, NC trains use the Norfolk Station to Winston-Salem, S Martin Luther King Jr Dr (State University) station pair, with some services arriving at Winston-Salem, Transit Authority. Use this guide to compare Portsmouth, VA and Winston Salem, NC train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Winston-Salem, Transit Authority has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Winston-Salem, Transit Authority. ATMs are available at Winston-Salem, Transit Authority.
Ticket office support is available at Winston-Salem, Transit Authority.
Available at Winston-Salem, Transit Authority: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Winston-Salem, Transit Authority: Station is wheelchair accessible.
Winston-Salem, S Martin Luther King Jr Dr (State University) is 1 km from Winston Salem city centre. Public transport options include:
Winston-Salem, S Martin Luther King Jr Dr (State University) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Winston-Salem, S Martin Luther King Jr Dr (State University). ATMs are available at Winston-Salem, S Martin Luther King Jr Dr (State University).
Ticket office support is available at Winston-Salem, S Martin Luther King Jr Dr (State University).
Available at Winston-Salem, S Martin Luther King Jr Dr (State University): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Winston-Salem, S Martin Luther King Jr Dr (State University): Station facilities accessible to disabled passengers.
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