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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Hammond to Birmingham. Traveling by bus from Hammond to Birmingham usually takes around 28 hours, but the fastest El Expreso Bus bus can make the trip in 26 hours and 27 minutes.
| Distance | 299 mi (481 km) |
| Shortest duration | 26h 0m |
| Cheapest price | $70.00 |
| Most frequent service | El Expreso Bus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Hammond to Birmingham?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Hammond to Birmingham that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, El Expreso Bus usually offers more choice, with 2 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Expreso Bus | 2 | 1d 3h 49m | $70.00 |
| Tornado Bus | 2 | 1d 4h 15m | $70.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 28 hours to cover the 299 miles from Hammond to Birmingham. However, the fastest bus only takes 26 hours and 27 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Birmingham. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 3:00am. To see the times for all buses from Hammond to Birmingham, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from Hammond to Birmingham every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Hammond to Birmingham; ticket prices start at $436.00.
City Information
Birmingham
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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.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Hammond?
Main departure station: 2100 SW Railroad Ave
Most buses depart from the main station in Hammond.
All bus stations in Hammond:
2100 SW Railroad Ave
Where does the bus arrive in Birmingham?
Main arrival station: 2427 Acton Rd
Birmingham's Intermodal Facility is a modern station right in the heart of downtown. It is near the McWane Science Center and only a 10-minute walk to the University of Alabama. On-site, you'll find a cafe, plus amenities like restrooms, seating, and vending machines. The Intermodal Facility is a hub for Amtrak trains, intercity buses, and MAX transit throughout Birmingham, so it's easy to transfer between travel modes within the same station. Greyhound and Jefferson Lines operate bus routes through the Birmingham Intermodal Facility.
All bus stations in Birmingham:
2427 Acton Rd
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