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How to get to Birmingham by train
| Routes | 26 |
| Trips per day | 28 |
| train lines | 2 |
| Stations | 1 |
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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 train companies travel to Birmingham, Alabama?
Located in Alabama, Birmingham is accessible by train from 26 other cities. You can choose from 28 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Birmingham on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Birmingham are also available.
Train companies serving Birmingham
| Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 190 | 1d 23h 56m | €321.02 |
| Amtrak Crescent | 26 | 10h 34m | €80.60 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
The Crescent is Amtrak’s passenger train service that runs from New York to New Orleans by way of Atlanta. As an overnight service, the Crescent offers a variety of amenities and accommodation options. There’s also a café car where you can enjoy freshly prepared meals and a variety of soft and alcoholic beverages. Like all Amtrak trains, the Crescent offers free WiFi, power outlets and extra legroom.
Which train carrier has the best service to Birmingham?
Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Birmingham by train with Amtrak Crescent giving them a 4.5 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak Crescent had the most comfortable train service to Birmingham taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak Crescent offers. They rate Amtrak Crescent a 4.5 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 Amtrak Crescent has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Birmingham, rating them a 4.3 based on their on time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main train station in Birmingham is Intermodal Facility. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Birmingham.
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