Raleigh to Winston-Salem by train
Winston-Salem lies 149 km (93 mi) west of Raleigh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 1 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 182 km (113 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Raleigh | Winston-Salem | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 482,295 | 241,218 |
| Elevation | 99 m (325 ft) | 283 m (928 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Raleigh Union Station, North Carolina State Fair station, Raleigh Seaboard Station | Union Station |
| Postal codes | 27601–27699 | 27101–27199 |
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Common questions
How far is Winston-Salem from Raleigh?
149 km (93 mi) in a straight line, west of Raleigh; by road roughly 182 km (113 mi).
How long does it take to get from Raleigh to Winston-Salem by train?
About 2 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Raleigh and Winston-Salem?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.