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How to get fromCalifornia to Birminghamby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Birmingham by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane SNA - BHM
    5h 57m
    $317–1,181

  2. Fly from San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane SAN - BHM
    7h 10m
    $238–974

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus bus Greyhound US0604
    44h 50m
    $319–614

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Birminghamtrain train Crescent
    2d 6h
    $751–1,548

  5. Drive 2,012.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Birminghamcar car 2,012.5 mi
    31h 49m
    $368–531

  6. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane LGB - BHM
    7h 27m
    $266–1,120

  7. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane LAX - BHM
    7h 33m
    $253–982

  8. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane SMF - BHM
    7h 16m
    $287–1,122

  9. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane BUR - BHM
    7h 16m
    $262–1,028

California to Birmingham by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration44h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$319Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,800.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facility via Dallas Bus Station in around 44h 50m.

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