There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Summerville by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
best- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane BHM - CHS
3h 42m$160–558Drive 408.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Birmingham to Summervillecar 408.3 mi
7h 33m$75–108Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0622s / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0641S
16h 25m$89–186Train, bus
- Take the train from Birmingham to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Summervillebus Greyhound US0643S
17h 48m$175–362Drive to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, fly
- Drive from Birmingham to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)car
- Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane HSV - CHS
5h 13m$361–763
Birmingham to Summerville by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Summerville is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Summerville is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $160 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Summerville. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Intermodal Facility and arriving at Summerville via Atlanta Bus Station and Charleston Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.
The distance between Birmingham and Summerville is 414 miles. The road distance is 410.7 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Summerville without a car is to bus which takes 16h 25m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Birmingham to Summerville, including transfers.
Birmingham to Summerville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Birmingham Intermodal Facility station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Summerville is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $160 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 16h 25m.
Birmingham to Summerville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Summerville is 1h ahead of Birmingham. It is currently 3:01 PM in Birmingham and 4:01 PM in Summerville.
What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and Summerville, Dorchester County, SC, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Summerville via Atlanta Bus Station and Charleston Bus Station in around 16h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Charleston International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Charleston International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Birmingham to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- 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 Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Summerville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Summerville is 411 miles. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Birmingham to Summerville.
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