There are 6 ways to get from Birmingham to Charlotte by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
best- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane BHM - CLT
2h 28m$118–671Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0622s / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
7h 7m$57–111Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Birmingham to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
10h 42m$130–280Drive 387.2 mi
- Drive from Birmingham to Charlottecar 387.2 mi
6h 37m$71–103Drive to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, fly
- Drive from Birmingham to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)car
- Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane HSV - CLT
3h 54m$109–626Bus via Atlanta
- Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0622s / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2470
7h 49m$60–109
Birmingham to Charlotte by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Charlotte is to bus which costs $55 - $120 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Charlotte is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $110 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Intermodal Facility and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 42m.
The distance between Birmingham and Charlotte is 365 miles. The road distance is 389.4 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Charlotte without a car is to bus which takes 7h 7m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Birmingham to Charlotte, including transfers.
Birmingham to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Birmingham Intermodal Facility station.
Birmingham to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Birmingham station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Charlotte is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 7h 7m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 10h 42m.
What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Charlotte Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 7h 7m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Birmingham to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Charlotte is 1h ahead of Birmingham. It is currently 10:00 AM in Birmingham and 11:00 AM in Charlotte.
Birmingham to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Charlotte is 389 miles. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Birmingham to Charlotte.
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