There are 3 ways to get from Birmingham to Chattanooga by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane BHM - CHA
3h 25m$137–795Drive 146.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Birmingham to Chattanoogacar 146.1 mi
2h 23m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0622s / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus Groome Transportation
6h 1m$88–121
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Chattanooga is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Chattanooga is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Chattanooga. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Intermodal Facility and arriving at Groome Transportation Chattanooga via Atlanta Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Birmingham and Chattanooga is 149 miles. The road distance is 147 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Chattanooga without a car is to bus which takes 6h 1m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Birmingham to Chattanooga, including transfers.
Birmingham to Chattanooga bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Birmingham Intermodal Facility station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Chattanooga is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $130 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 6h 1m.
Birmingham to Chattanooga bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Chattanooga is 1h ahead of Birmingham. It is currently 9:28 PM in Birmingham and 10:28 PM in Chattanooga.
What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and Chattanooga, TN, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Chattanooga via Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Airport Station, Atlanta Airport, and Groome Transportation Chattanooga in around 6h 1m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–750
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
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 Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanooga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Chattanooga
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation - Chattanooga
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Chattanooga is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Birmingham to Chattanooga.
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