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Richmond - Winston-Salem Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 12 intercity buses per day from Richmond to Winston-Salem. Traveling by bus from Richmond to Winston-Salem usually takes around 6 hours and 25 minutes, but the fastest Wanda Coach bus can make the trip in 4 hours,

Distance184 mi (297 km)
Shortest duration4h 0m
Cheapest price$23.00
Trips per day8
Most frequent serviceGreyhound
Bus lines3

What bus companies travel from Richmond to Winston-Salem?

There are 3 bus lines from Richmond to Winston-Salem available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 8 daily trips, Greyhound usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
CoachRun15h 0m$28.95
Greyhound88h 22m$47.83
Wanda Coach44h 17m$100.00
  • Book CoachRun from Richmond to Winston-Salem from $23. Typically there is one CoachRun schedule per day from Richmond to Winston-Salem and you can expect on average to pay for a CoachRun ticket to Winston-Salem. In Richmond, CoachRun departs to Winston-Salem from 900 W. Leigh St . In Winston-Salem, CoachRun arrives at 1425 Silas Creek Pkwy .

    An average trip on CoachRun from Richmond to Winston-Salem takes 5 hours and 0 minutes , while the fastest available CoachRun trip will get you to Winston-Salem in 4 hours and 0 minutes .

    On weekends, CoachRun offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Winston-Salem.

  • Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 8 bus trips from Richmond to Winston-Salem every day, with the average journey taking around 8 hours and 22 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Winston-Salem usually start from $33.

  • Wanda Coach is one of the leading Chinatown bus carriers in the U.S. The company offers 4 daily bus trips to and from more than 70 cities across the East Coast and the Midwest. With bus ticket prices starting from $100 and convenient pick-up and drop-off locations, Wanda Coach is one of the preferred bus carriers for passengers looking to travel between the Chinatown districts of Richmond and Winston-Salem.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 25 minutes to cover the 184 miles from Richmond to Winston-Salem. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Winston-Salem, book your ticket for the last day of the week.

The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Richmond to Winston-Salem, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 12 scheduled buses that travel from Richmond to Winston-Salem every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 8 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Richmond to Winston-Salem; ticket prices start at $34.00.

City Information

Richmond

As one of the most historically significant cities in the U.S., Richmond is a top-tier destination for not just fans of history but also culturally-inclined travelers. The premier tourist attraction of the city is the Virginia State Capitol, which features a unique architecture partially designed by Thomas Jefferson himself. For those who want to enjoy a cultural experience, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is worth checking out, as it houses five exquisitely beautiful Fabergé eggs, along with works by Degas, Cézanne, and Renoir. If you wish to retreat from the concrete jungle, the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a great alternative.

Richmond’s diverse community has had a huge influence on its food scene. Croaker's Spot is a famous restaurant that serves some of the best seafood around. Richmond is also the home to a burgeoning craft beer scene, and there are as many as 30 brands in the city. Some of the local favorites include Hardywood, The Veil Brewing Co., and The Answer Brewpub.

Richmond is a major hub for bus travel, and visitors can catch buses that go to cities like Washington, D.C., New York and Raleigh on a daily basis. The city boasts two Amtrak train stations that provide regular service to Washington, D.C., New York City and beyond. The principal one is the Main Street Station, which is located right in the heart of downtown Richmond. The main airport is the Richmond International Airport, 7 miles southeast of the city.

Winston-Salem

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Ranked as one of the top places to live in the United States, Winston-Salem resulted from the merging of two separate towns in 1913.

The city's oldest and most visually arresting areas are found in what was once simply Salem, a town with a history going back to 1753. You can admire many of the original Moravian-style buildings at Old Salem Museums & Gardens and in the historic districts of West End and Ardmore.

Downtown also has some notable structures, including 100 North Main Street – the tallest office building in the region.

Meanwhile, the main strip when it comes to nightlife is Fourth Street, where bars and restaurants see a steady stream of patrons until long after dark. The presence of no less than six higher education institutions in the city ensures the scene remains fresh and vibrant.

Winston-Salem can be reached from over 175 other U.S. cities. Daily buses depart and arrive from the city's three bus terminals throughout the day, with destinations that include Raleigh, Richmond, and New York City. In addition, Amtrak operates passenger train services via the station at High Point. Its three lines span the region from New York to New Orleans.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Richmond?

Main departure station: 2910 N Arthur Ashe Blvd

Buses to Winston-Salem leave from 3 stations in Richmond.

All bus stations in Richmond:

  • 2910 N Arthur Ashe Blvd

  • 5221 Brook Rd

  • 900 W. Leigh St

Where does the bus arrive in Winston-Salem?

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Main arrival station: Transp Ctr - 100 W 5th St

The Winston-Salem Transportation Center is on the corner of 5th Street & Trade Street, smack in the middle of the city. It's also commonly called the Greyhound bus station, since the carrier provides a lot of service across North Carolina and its neighboring states. There are plenty of great restaurants in the area, like Butcher & Bull Steakhouse, Downtown Thai & Pho, and Downtown Deli and Cafe, if you want to fill up before your trip. Or, if you want to stretch your legs, Bailey's Park is only a few blocks away and frequently has live music and events.

All bus stations in Winston-Salem:

  • Transp Ctr - 100 W 5th St

  • 1237 Silas Creek Pkwy

  • 100 W 5th St

  • 1425 Silas Creek Pkwy

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