What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Elba?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Elba is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Elba?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Elba is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $30 - $45.

How far is it from Birmingham to Elba?

The distance between Birmingham and Elba is 241 miles. The road distance is 169.1 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Elba without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Elba without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 37m and costs $35 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Elba?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Birmingham to Elba, including transfers.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Elba?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Elba is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Birmingham to Elba.

Where can I stay near Elba?

There are 12+ hotels available in Elba.

Birmingham to Elba - 5 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Elba by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Dothanbus Greyhound US0115
2. Take the taxi from Dothan to Elbataxi
4h 37m
$37–66
Drive 168.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Birmingham to Elbacar 168.1 mi
3h 10m
$31–45
Fly to Dothan Regional Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)plane BHM - DHN
2. Take the taxi from Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) to Elbataxi
4h 16m
$83–419
Fly to Montgomery Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM)plane BHM - MGM
2. Drive from Montgomery-Airport-MGM to Elbacar
4h 46m
$84–430
Fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, drive
1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane BHM - VPS
2. Drive from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Elbacar
5h 14m
$95–450

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) flights

18Weekly Planes

3h 36mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 239.2 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and Elba, AL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Birmingham to Elba. However, you can take the bus to Dothan then take the taxi to Elba. Alternatively, you can drive from Birmingham to Elba in around 3h 10m.

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How to get fromBirmingham to Elbaby bus, taxi, car, or plane

There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Elba by bus, taxi, car, or plane

Bus, taxi

Drive 168.1 mi

Fly to Dothan Regional Airport, taxi

Fly to Montgomery Regional Airport, drive

Fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, drive