There are 4 ways to get from Mississippi to Birmingham by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Jackson to Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus Greyhound US0604
4h 50m$35–70Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Birminghamtrain Crescent
13h 3m$169–361Drive 237.3 mi
- Drive from Jackson to Birminghamcar 237.3 mi
3h 51m$44–63Fly
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane MEM - BHM
3h 19m$147–745
Mississippi to Birmingham by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mississippi to Birmingham is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Mississippi to Birmingham is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $140 - $750.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jackson and arriving at Birmingham Intermodal Facility. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Mississippi to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Birmingham via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.
The distance between Mississippi and Birmingham is 242 miles. The road distance is 238.7 miles.
The best way to get from Mississippi to Birmingham without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $35 - $70.
The bus from Jackson to Birmingham Intermodal Facility takes 4h 50m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Mississippi to Birmingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.
Mississippi to Birmingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson station.
The best way to get from Mississippi to Birmingham is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $370 and takes 13h 3m, you could also fly, which costs $140 - $750 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Mississippi, USA and Birmingham, AL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Jackson to Birmingham Intermodal Facility 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jackson to Birmingham via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 13h 3m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Memphis to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Memphis to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Memphis to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Memphis to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Memphis to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Memphis to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Memphis to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- 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 Jackson to Birmingham Intermodal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Mississippi to Birmingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Birmingham Intermodal Facility station.
Mississippi to Birmingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mississippi to Birmingham is 239 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Mississippi to Birmingham.
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