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Winston-Salem → Greensboro

Winston-Salem to Greensboro by train

Greensboro lies 41 km (25 mi) east of Winston-Salem, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 33 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 50 km (31 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

Winston-SalemGreensboro

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Winston-SalemGreensboro
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population241,218285,342
Elevation283 m (928 ft)260 m (853 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/New_York)UTC-4 (America/New_York)
Stations on recordUnion StationJ. Douglas Galyon Depot
Postal codes27101–2719927401–27499

Where to book trains from Winston-Salem to Greensboro

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Common questions

How far is Greensboro from Winston-Salem?

41 km (25 mi) in a straight line, east of Winston-Salem; by road roughly 50 km (31 mi).

How long does it take to get from Winston-Salem to Greensboro by train?

About 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Winston-Salem and Greensboro?

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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.