There are 3 ways to get from Birmingham to Columbus by train, car, or bus
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Train, drive (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Birmingham to Tuscaloosa Stationtrain Crescent
- Drive from Tuscaloosa Station to Columbuscar
2h 4m$27–52Bus, drive (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Tuscaloosa Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0604
- Drive from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Columbuscar
2h 20m$19–32Drive 115 mi
- Drive from Birmingham to Columbuscar 115 mi
2h 7m$21–31
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Columbus is to bus and drive which costs $19 - $35 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Columbus is to train and drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $27 - $55.
The distance between Birmingham and Columbus is 116 miles. The road distance is 115.7 miles.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Birmingham to Columbus, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Columbus is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Birmingham to Columbus.
There are 16+ hotels available in Columbus.
What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and Columbus, MS, USA?
There is no direct connection from Birmingham to Columbus. However, you can take the train to Tuscaloosa Station then drive to Columbus. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Columbus via Tuscaloosa Bus Stop in around 2h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Birmingham to Tuscaloosa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- 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 Tuscaloosa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- Greyhound
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