The Winston-Salem Metro Area is served by a variety of public transportation options. The Winston-Salem Transit Authority operates the city's bus service, which consists of 18 fixed routes providing service to most parts of the city and connecting riders to surrounding cities and towns. In addition, Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) provides commuter bus services to nearby communities such as Greensboro, High Point, and Kernersville. The area also offers access to Amtrak rail services with stops at High Point University, Downtown Winston-Salem and Thomasville. Those looking for more convenient travel within the city can use the Uber or Lyft ride sharing services, as well as taxis operated by several local companies. Accessible transportation is provided by both WSTA and PART in the form of Dial-a-Ride buses which offer door-to-door service for seniors, persons with disabilities, and individuals who qualify for Special Transportation Assistance programs. All these options make getting around Winston-Salem easy and efficient!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Winston-Salem Metro Area takes 23.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Winston-Salem Metro Area get to work:
- 84.3% drive their own car alone
- 8.4% carpool with others
- 4.3% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit