There are 4 ways to get from Metairie to Birmingham by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane MSY - BHM
5h 4m$147–771Drive 346.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Metairie to Birminghamcar 346.4 mi
5h 39m$64–92Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Birminghamtrain Crescent
9h 38m$113–244Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0602
- Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus Greyhound US0624S / ...
12h 38m$75–149
Metairie to Birmingham by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metairie to Birmingham is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Metairie to Birmingham is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $140 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Metairie to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Airline @ E of Causeway and arriving at Birmingham Intermodal Facility via Main Library, New Orleans Bus Station and Montgomery Intermodal Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Metairie to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Birmingham via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
The distance between Metairie and Birmingham is 335 miles. The road distance is 348.4 miles.
The best way to get from Metairie to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs $110 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Metairie to Birmingham, including transfers.
Metairie to Birmingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
Metairie to Birmingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from Metairie to Birmingham is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $140 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 9h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 12h 38m.
What companies run services between Metairie, LA, USA and Birmingham, AL, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Birmingham once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 8h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Birmingham Intermodal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Metairie to Birmingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Montgomery Intermodal Center station.
Metairie to Birmingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Birmingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metairie to Birmingham is 348 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Metairie to Birmingham.
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