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How to get fromBirmingham to Red River Gorgeby plane, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Red River Gorge by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane BHM - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Red River Gorgecar car
    4h 47m
    $178–987

  2. Drive 400.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Birmingham to Red River Gorgecar car 400.3 mi
    7h 49m
    $74–106

  3. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Bereabus bus
    3. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar car
    12h 10m
    $82–157

  4. Fly to Tri-State Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane plane BHM - HTS
    2. Drive from Tri-State Airport (HTS) to Red River Gorgecar car
    6h 17m
    $118–524

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Birmingham to Red River Gorge.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 407.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and Red River Gorge, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Birmingham to Red River Gorge. However, you can take the taxi to Birmingham-Airport-BHM airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport (LEX), then drive to Red River Gorge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Red River Gorge via Atlanta Bus Station and Berea in around 12h 10m.

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