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How to get fromLos Angeles to Birminghamby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Birmingham by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane LAX - BHM
    7h 33m
    $253–982

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus bus Greyhound US0604
    44h 50m
    $318–600

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Birminghamtrain train Crescent
    2d 6h
    $743–1,546

  4. Drive 2,012.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Birminghamcar car 2,012.5 mi
    31h 49m
    $368–531

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane BUR - BHM
    7h 16m
    $262–1,028

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane ONT - BHM
    8h 3m
    $289–1,146

  7. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane LGB - BHM
    9h 2m
    $271–1,125

  8. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane SNA - BHM
    9h 45m
    $277–1,139

Los Angeles to Birmingham by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration44h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$318Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,830.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Birmingham, AL, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facility via Dallas Bus Station in around 44h 50m.

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