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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cincinnati to Birmingham by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Covington

    best
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane CVG - BHM
    5h 17m
    $136–770

  2. Bus via Louisville

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus bus
    9h 55m
    $68–148

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Covington Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus bus Greyhound US0112 / ...
    9h 25m
    $70–134

  4. Drive 463.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Birminghamcar car 463.8 mi
    7h 40m
    $85–123

  5. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane SDF - BHM
    5h 9m
    $134–697

  6. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane LEX - BHM
    4h 53m
    $171–892

Cincinnati to Birmingham by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 415.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Birmingham, AL, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Covington Bus Stop to Birmingham Intermodal Facility via Nashville Bus Station in around 9h 25m.

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