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How to get fromAustin to Birminghamby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Birmingham by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane AUS - BHM
    4h 58m
    $166–821

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1160 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus bus Greyhound US0604
    20h 20m
    $131–261

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2211
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Birminghamtrain train Crescent
    18h 35m
    $195–380

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Birminghamtrain train
    28h 44m
    $317–674

  5. Drive 774.8 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Birminghamcar car 774.8 mi
    13h 16m
    $142–205

  6. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane SAT - BHM
    7h 3m
    $179–844

  7. Bus via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus San Antonio / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus bus Greyhound US0604
    19h 56m
    $164–278

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to Longviewtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus bus Greyhound US0604
    21h 27m
    $198–399

Austin to Birmingham by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration18h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 693.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Birmingham, AL, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Birmingham via San Antonio Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 28h 44m.

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