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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Washington is to bus which costs $110 - $240 and takes 15h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Washington is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $150 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Intermodal Facility and arriving at Washington Union Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Washington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 23m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Washington?

The distance between Birmingham and Washington is 661 miles. The road distance is 730.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 15h 55m and costs $110 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Birmingham to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Washington bus from?

Birmingham to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Birmingham Intermodal Facility station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Washington train from?

Birmingham to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Birmingham station.

Train, bus or fly from Birmingham to Washington?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Washington is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 15h 55m, you could also train, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 19h 23m.

Where does the Birmingham to Washington bus arrive?

Birmingham to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Birmingham and Washington?

Washington is 1h ahead of Birmingham. It is currently 8:23 AM in Birmingham and 9:23 AM in Washington.

Where does the Birmingham to Washington train arrive?

Birmingham to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Washington is 731 miles. It takes approximately 12h 35m to drive from Birmingham to Washington.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Washington?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Washington?

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Fly Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
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1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BHM - DCA
2h 25m
$155–768
Drive to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
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1. Drive from Birmingham to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)car
2. Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane HSV - IAD
3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 24m
$103–486
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0622s / ...
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
15h 55m
$117–232
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Birmingham to Washington Union Stationtrain Crescent
19h 23m
$250–550
Drive 726.3 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Washingtoncar 726.3 mi
12h 35m
$133–192
Fly Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane BHM - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
3h 12m
$127–1,170
Drive to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Drive from Birmingham to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)car
2. Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane HSV - DCA
3h 32m
$146–723

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What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Washington Union Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 15h 55m.

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