There are 4 ways to get from Charlottesville to Birmingham by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane CHO - BHM
4h 9m$158–708Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus Greyhound US0112 / ...
16h 35m$109–216Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Birminghamtrain Crescent
16h 53m$220–460Drive 617 mi
- Drive from Charlottesville to Birminghamcar 617 mi
10h 17m$113–163
Charlottesville to Birmingham by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Birmingham is to bus which costs $100 - $220 and takes 16h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Birmingham is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $150 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Birmingham Intermodal Facility via Charlottesville Union Station and Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Birmingham. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 53m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Birmingham is 580 miles. The road distance is 620.6 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Birmingham without a car is to bus which takes 16h 35m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Charlottesville to Birmingham, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Birmingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Birmingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Birmingham is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 16h 35m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $460 and takes 16h 53m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Birmingham, AL, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facility via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, and Nashville Bus Station in around 16h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–460
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Birmingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Birmingham is 1h behind Charlottesville. It is currently 1:24 AM in Charlottesville and 12:24 AM in Birmingham.
Charlottesville to Birmingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Birmingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Birmingham is 621 miles. It takes approximately 10h 17m to drive from Charlottesville to Birmingham.
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