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How to get fromBirmingham to Long Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane BHM - SNA
    6h 44m
    $340–1,128

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

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    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane BHM - LGB
    7h 25m
    $127–490

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0604
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    47h 15m
    $312–601

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Birmingham to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 8h
    $715–1,534

  5. Drive 2,031.6 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Long Beachcar car 2,031.6 mi
    31h 57m
    $371–536

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BHM - LAX
    7h 28m
    $159–624

  7. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane BHM - BUR
    9h
    $253–980

  8. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane BHM - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    9h 49m
    $217–834

Birmingham to Long Beach by bus and tram (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration47h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$312Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,810.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to 1st Street Station via Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Union Station - Metro A-Line in around 47h 15m.

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