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Compare bus, train, and flight for Winston Salem, NC to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $142 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 $142, while a flight costs an average of $471.
Distance: 464 miles (747 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$316 Average price | $142 Average price Cheapest | $471 Average price | $165 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 10m Average total duration 11h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 11m Average total duration 14h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | - 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 $174 (€144) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Winston Salem, NC to New York, NY costing on average $316 (€262).
A bus is $329 (€273) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Winston Salem, NC to New York, NY costing on average $471 (€390).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 10m.
Bus takes on average 15h 11m.
Tickets start at around $142 (€117) compared to roughly $165 (€137) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24 (€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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Winston Salem, NC to New York, NY
How to get from Winston Salem, NC to New York, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Winston Salem, NC to New York, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:10 PM14h55Winston Salem, NC3:05 AMNew York, NY$711One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
12:10 PM14h55Winston Salem, NC3:05 AMNew York, NY$711One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:55 PM14h05Winston Salem, NC9:00 AMNew York, NY$1381One-way0 transfers
Other options
11:10 AM14h55Winston Salem, NC2:05 AMNew York, NY$861One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Winston Salem, NC to New York, NY:
A bus is $174 (€144) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Winston Salem, NC to New York, NY costing on average $316 (€262).
A bus is $329 (€273) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Winston Salem, NC to New York, NY costing on average $471 (€390).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 10m.
Bus takes on average 15h 11m.
- Around 107 flights per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Winston Salem, NC and New York, NY as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from High Point Station, High Point, NC and arrive in Penn Station, New York, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Winston Salem, W 5th St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC and arrive in New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY.
- Flights mostly depart from Douglas International Airport and arrive in Newark Liberty International Airport.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines, psa airlines to go to New York, NY by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to New York, NY by bus.
- 27 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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