PART Shuttle: Amtrak Connector

 


Connecting Winston-Salem to High Point

The Winston-Salem Amtrak Connector now meets both the Carolinian and Piedmont trains making it possible to travel both south and north. You also can make daytrips to Winston-Salem.

How to Catch the Connector
The Connector provides shuttle service between the Winston-Salem Transportation Center, Winston-Salem State University and the High Point Amtrak Station. Just present your Amtrak tickets (or Passenger Reservation Number) to the shuttle driver. One fare takes care of your entire trip - the ride to the station and your train ticket.

Reservations are required:
1-800 USA RAIL (872-7245) or amtrak.com
For more information:
1-800 BYTRAIN(298-7246) or bytrain.org

Baggage
There is no checked baggage service in High Point. Passengers are limited to 2 carry-on bags (up to 50 lbs each). Carry-on limits do not apply to purses, briefcases, laptops, car seats and strollers.

Parking
In Winston Salem – Free parking is available in spaces marked for Winston-Salem Amtrak Connector customers in the One West Fourth Street parking deck at Liberty and West Fourth streets. (Entrance is on Liberty Street).

SCHEDULE

CONNECTION WITH TRAINS
73 and 80 AT HIGH POINT
Depart Winston-Salem Trans. Ctr. 7:45 am
Stop at Winston-Salem State Univ.
(MLK Jr. Dr. in front of Nursing Bldg.)
7:50 am
Arrive High Point Amtrak Station 8:25 am
Southbound Piedmont #73 8:52 am
Northbound Carolinian #80 9:03 am
Depart High Point Train Station 9:15 am
Stop at Winston-Salem State Univ. 9:40 am
Arrive Winston-Salem Trans. Ctr. 9:45 am
CONNECTION WITH TRAINS
74 and 79 AT HIGH POINT
Depart Winston-Salem Trans. Ctr. 5:45 pm
Stop at Winston-Salem State Univ.
(MLK Jr. Dr. across street from Nursing Bldg.)
5:50 pm
Arrive High Point Amtrak Station 6:15 pm
Southbound Carolinian #79 6:40 pm
Northbound Piedmont #74 6:45 pm
Depart High Point Train Station 7:05 pm
Stop at Winston-Salem State Univ. 7:45 pm
Arrive Winston-Salem Trans. Ctr. 7:50 pm
Schedules effective October 31, 2005. Schedules are subject to change.

 

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