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 $75 - $160 and takes 13h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Washington is to drive and fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $130 - $750.

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 and arriving at Washington Union Station via Detroit Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Washington?

The distance between Birmingham and Washington is 562 miles. The road distance is 526.1 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 13h 48m and costs $75 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m 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 Detroit Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Washington bus arrive?

Birmingham to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Washington is 526 miles. It takes approximately 9h 26m to drive from Birmingham to Washington.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 1407+ hotels available in Washington.

Birmingham to Washington - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Birmingham to Washington by car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or subway

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Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Drive from Birmingham to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LAN - DCA
3h 29m
$135–721
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0420
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164 / ...
13h 48m
$77–157
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Detroit to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Toledo to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian
16h 53m
$195–398
Drive 523.1 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Washingtoncar 523.1 mi
9h 26m
$96–138
Line 461 bus to Detroit, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the bus from Birmingham to Woodward & Cliffordbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane DTW - DCA
4h 40m
$124–1,004
Line 461 bus to Detroit, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Take the bus from Birmingham to Woodward & Cliffordbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane DTW - IAD
3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 37m
$126–1,107
Line 461 bus to Detroit, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Birmingham to Woodward & Cliffordbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane DTW - BWI
3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
5h 47m
$86–1,046

Birmingham to Washington by bus and foot

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Distance: 558.5 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Birmingham to Washington Union Station via Larned & Griswold, Detroit Bus Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 13h 48m.

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