Rome2Rio

How to get fromCalifornia to Birminghamby plane, train, or bus

Find Transport to Birmingham

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from California to Birmingham by plane, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Birmingham Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane SFO - BHX
    16h 44m
    £150–417

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Birmingham Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LAX - BHX
    16h 34m
    £158–437

  3. Fly San Francisco International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane SFO - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    15h 19m
    £361–876

  4. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LAX - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    15h 19m
    £279–976

  5. Fly San Diego International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane SAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    15h 20m
    £445–970

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane SFO - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    18h 54m
    £223–878

  7. Bus to Harry Reid International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LAS - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    19h 29m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration15h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£144Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from California to Birmingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 5,300.2 mi
  • Duration: 16h 44m

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

United Airlines, Air Dolomiti, and six other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) 5 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides