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How to get fromBirmingham to Washingtonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly to Spokane International Airport

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    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane BHM - GEG
    7h 13m
    $197–820

  2. Fly to Tri-Cities Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane plane BHM - PSC
    7h 56m
    $175–718

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 10h
    $398–794

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train
    2d 17h
    $788–1,777

  5. Drive 2,507.6 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Seattlecar car 2,507.6 mi
    40h 25m
    $458–661

  6. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane BHM - SEA
    7h 54m
    $208–821

  7. Fly to Portland International Airport

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BHM - PDX
    9h 7m
    $210–823

  8. 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 Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train
    3d 4h
    $1,040–2,380

Birmingham to Washington by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$788Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,878.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Spokane International Airport (GEG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to 4th Ave & Madison St via Memphis Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way in around 2d 10h.

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