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About Birmingham

Birmingham may not be the capital of Alabama, but it does hold the crown as both the cultural and entertainment capital of the Cotton State. The second-most populous city, Birmingham was founded during the Reconstruction Period, which followed the American Civil War.

Quietly going about its business as an industrial powerhouse, producing much of America's iron and steel, Birmingham didn't enter the world's consciousness until the Civil Rights Movement one hundred years later. It’s one of the 8 iconic cities on our Martin Luther King, Jr. road trip, as it’s the city where Dr. King wrote his famous “Letter From a Birmingham Jail.” When visiting, be sure to stop at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute to learn more about the city’s civil rights history.

Today known as America's 'Magic City,' new life has been blown into downtown Birmingham in recent years. Its streets have been cleaned up, allowing the city's historical gems such as the Alabama Theater to shine once more both by day and by night.

The Birmingham Museum of Art contains the most extensive collection of artworks in the southeastern United States. It's connected to the nightlife districts of Five Points South, Lakeview, and Uptown by a series of charming tree-lined public squares. Close by Five Points South also lies Red Mountain's Vulcan Park, home to the world's largest cast-iron statue. It was made for the St. Louis World Fair of 1904.

Birmingham is an important regional hub linking the Deep South, the Appalachian Mountains, and Piedmont. Travelers can easily reach other noteworthy destinations in the U.S., including Dallas, Phoenix, and Montgomery, thanks to the hundreds of bus and train routes to and from Birmingham.

What bus companies travel to Birmingham, Alabama?

Located in Alabama, Birmingham is accessible by bus from 24 other cities. You can choose from 53 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to Birmingham on Wanderu. Greyhound usually has the most buses on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Birmingham are also available..

Bus companies serving Birmingham

BusRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus US1871d 7h 53m$274.74
Greyhound7512h 45m$111.27
  • FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment.

  • Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound buses are outfitted with power outlets, free WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning for your comfort.

Which bus carrier has the best service to Birmingham?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Birmingham by bus with Greyhound giving them a 3.5 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that Greyhound had the most comfortable bus service to Birmingham taking into account the seats and amenities that Greyhound offers. They rate Greyhound a 3.3 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Birmingham punctually, travelers suggest that Greyhound has the best on time performance on their bus schedules to Birmingham, rating them a 4.7 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

$21.52 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to Birmingham, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Birmingham. In the last month, buses from Jasper to Birmingham had the lowest average price at $22.63.

The main bus station in Birmingham is MAX Central Station. As the busiest station, it has the most bus arrivals, although some buses may make other stops in and around Birmingham.

The closest airport to Birmingham is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Intl Airport (BHM), it is located 4.1 miles from the city center of Birmingham.
Birmingham ranks number 7 among most popular bus destinations in the region. It also ranks number 836 in United States. Birmingham ranks number 5 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Birmingham via bus service. On average 48 direct daily bus trips serve Birmingham.
The population of Birmingham is 212461. Birmingham ranks number 1 in terms of population in Alabama and number 307 in all of United States.
Bus tickets to Birmingham range from $22 for a short trip to Birmingham, while a 60 to 200 mile bus trip to Birmingham starts at , and a longer trip by bus to Birmingham can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as $35.
People who take the bus to Birmingham are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a bus last minute make taking a bus to Birmingham easy whether you're planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest bus station to the city center of Birmingham is MAX Central Station, located just 0.7 miles away. Select MAX Central Station as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Birmingham. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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