High Point Transit runs city buses weekdays and Saturdays; PART links to Greensboro and PTI airport; Amtrak stops downtown. Transit info: 336-889-7433.

Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Facts on this page come from the City of High Point’s Transportation Department, PART and NC By Train. Live road conditions: dial 511.

High Point sits between Greensboro and Winston-Salem, according to the city. It has its own city bus system, a regional express bus to Greensboro, an Amtrak station downtown and Piedmont Triad International Airport, in Greensboro.

Who to call

  • High Point Transit and regional trip information: 336-889-7433 (6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays)
  • City streets, signals and parking: Transportation Department, 336-883-3225
  • Road conditions: dial 511 or DriveNC.gov
  • Amtrak station: 336-884-0878

Main roads

These are the state-maintained routes High Point drivers use most, by the names NCDOT uses on DriveNC:

  • I-74 / US 311 runs north-south through the east side of the city, with the High Point Greenway crossing beneath it.
  • I-85 runs along the south edge of the High Point area toward Archdale and Thomasville; the I-85 / US 311 interchange is in Randolph County.
  • Business 85 (US 29 / US 70) runs through south High Point toward Thomasville and Greensboro.
  • I-40 runs north of the city toward Greensboro and Winston-Salem; Sandy Ridge Road (Exit 208) leads south toward High Point.
  • NC 68 (Eastchester Drive) runs north from High Point toward the airport.

For this week’s closures and NCDOT work zones, including the Johnson Street and Sandy Ridge Road widening, see our road construction guide.

City buses: High Point Transit

High Point Transit is the city-run bus system, operating from the Broad Avenue Terminal, 201 W. Broad Ave., according to the city.

  • Hours: 5:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. weekdays; 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Saturdays. No Sunday service.
  • Routes: North Main (Route 10), South Main (Route 11), and hourly routes along West Green Drive, Montlieu Avenue, Westchester Drive, Oak Hollow Mall, Leonard Avenue, Washington Street, East Green Drive, English Road, Kearns Avenue and GTCC Jamestown. Maps and timetables are on the routes and schedule page.
  • Plan a trip: the city’s Plan A Trip page has the trip planner, real-time status and alerts, and links to the HPTSGo! microtransit service and the HPTS ACCESS paratransit service.
  • Paying: the Umo app works on High Point Transit, and since Sept. 1, 2026, the city has been joining PART Express, Link Transit and the Winston-Salem Transit Authority in a regional fare payment option, according to the city’s regional fare page.

Regional buses: PART

The Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation runs two express routes serving High Point, according to the city’s route page:

  • Route 3, High Point Express (weekdays): Broad Avenue Terminal to the Coble Transportation Center in Greensboro, where riders transfer to PART routes including the Winston-Salem Express and Greensboro Express, according to PART.
  • Route 9, Business 85 Express: details on PART’s site.

Airport

Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) is at 1000 Ted Johnson Parkway, Greensboro; flyfrompti.com. By transit, take PART’s High Point Express to the Coble Transportation Center, then PART’s on-demand microtransit to the airport, booked through PART’s app or regional call center, according to PART.

Train

High Point’s Amtrak station is downtown at 100 W. High Ave., served by the Piedmont and Carolinian trains to Charlotte, Raleigh and beyond, according to NCDOT’s NC By Train. The station attendant is on duty from an hour before trains arrive until 30 minutes after they leave. NC By Train lists temporary schedule changes for Oct. 15-26, 2026, for the State Fair and track work; check before you go.

Walking and biking

The paved High Point Greenway runs 4.9 miles from Armstrong Park to the Piedmont Environmental Center and City Lake Park, and the Bicentennial Greenway continues 6.2 miles north toward Greensboro. The city’s Bike 2 Bus page explains how to bring a bike on a city bus. Access points and distances are in our parks and trails guide.

Downtown parking

The city’s Off-Street Parking Division runs three downtown decks, according to its parking page:

Deck Address Phone
Main Street Deck (No. 1) 115 S. Main St. 336-883-3249
Broad Deck (No. 2) 211 E. Broad Ave. 336-883-8702
Plaza Deck (No. 4) 120 W. Commerce Ave. 336-883-3363

Decks charge $1 an hour with a $10 daily maximum, and parking is free on exit when the gate arms are up. Rates can change for special events, including the spring and fall High Point Market. Monthly cards are available. The city does not publish on-street time limits or meter enforcement hours online; follow the posted signs, and call the Transportation Department at 336-883-3225 with questions.

Related: road construction and closures, moving to High Point and who to call at City Hall.

Frequently asked questions

Does High Point have a bus system?

Yes. High Point Transit runs fixed-route buses from 5:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Saturdays, from the Broad Avenue Terminal downtown. Call 336-889-7433 for trip planning.

How do I get from High Point to Greensboro by bus?

PART’s Route 3, the High Point Express, runs weekdays between the High Point Broad Avenue Terminal and the Coble Transportation Center, where riders can transfer to other PART routes.

What airport is closest to High Point?

Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO), 1000 Ted Johnson Parkway, Greensboro. PART offers on-demand microtransit to the airport from the Coble Transportation Center.

Is there an Amtrak station in High Point?

Yes, at 100 W. High Ave. downtown, served by the Piedmont and Carolinian trains.

How much is parking downtown High Point?

The city’s three downtown parking decks charge $1 an hour with a $10 daily maximum, according to the Off-Street Parking Division; rates can change for special events.