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How to get fromBirmingham to San Diegoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BHM - SAN
    5h 57m
    $205–868

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus
    2d 2h
    $349–658

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Birmingham to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    2d 11h
    $743–1,611

  4. Drive 1,995.8 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to San Diegocar car 1,995.8 mi
    30h 56m
    $365–527

  5. Bus via Deming

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Demingbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Deming, NM to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus
    2d 10h
    $332–633

Birmingham to San Diego by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$349Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,760.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to San Diego via Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 2h.

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