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

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

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane HOU - BHM
    3h 14m
    $186–970

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, drive

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane plane IAH - HSV
    2. Drive from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Birminghamcar car
    5h 21m
    $109–518

  3. Bus via Mobile

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2210
    2. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus bus Greyhound US0624S
    17h 10m
    $132–245

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Birminghamtrain train Crescent
    18h 35m
    $228–480

  5. Drive 645.3 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Birminghamcar car 645.3 mi
    11h 25m
    $118–171

  6. Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane IAH - BHM
    3h 52m
    $128–673

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus bus Greyhound US0604
    17h 10m
    $149–257

Houston to Birmingham by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration17h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 584 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Birmingham, AL, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Houston to Birmingham Intermodal Facility via Mobile Bus Station in around 17h 10m.

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