There are 4 ways to get from Laurel to Birmingham by car, bus, train (Amtrak), or plane
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Drive, bus (Greyhound)
best- Drive from Laurel to Meridian Bus Stopcar
- Take the bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus Greyhound US0604
4h 8m$32–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Laurel Station to Birminghamtrain Crescent
5h 5m$60–140Drive 202.2 mi
- Drive from Laurel to Birminghamcar 202.2 mi
3h 16m$37–54Fly
- Fly from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane PIB - BHM
6h 7m$227–892
Laurel to Birmingham by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laurel to Birmingham is to drive and bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Laurel to Birmingham is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $35 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Laurel Station station and arriving at Birmingham. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Laurel and Birmingham is 206 miles. The road distance is 203.4 miles.
The best way to get from Laurel to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Laurel to Birmingham, including transfers.
Laurel to Birmingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Laurel Station.
The best way to get from Laurel to Birmingham is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $220 - $900 and takes 6h 7m.
Laurel to Birmingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Birmingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laurel to Birmingham is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Laurel to Birmingham.
What companies run services between Laurel, MS, USA and Birmingham, AL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Laurel Station to Birmingham once daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Laurel Station to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Birmingham Intermodal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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