There are 6 ways to get from New Orleans to Birmingham by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Birminghamtrain Crescent
8h 5m$100–230Drive 342.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Orleans to Birminghamcar 342.8 mi
5h 33m$63–91Bus (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 / ...
11h 5m$73–143Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane MSY - BHM
5h 25m$157–821Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain
- Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane GPT - BHM
5h 26m$170–831Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, drive
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane MSY - HSV
- Drive from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Birminghamcar
6h 48m$118–626
New Orleans to Birmingham by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Birmingham is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Birmingham is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $150 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans station to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Birmingham Intermodal Facility via Montgomery Intermodal Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Birmingham. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between New Orleans and Birmingham is 356 miles. The road distance is 344.8 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs $100 - $230.
The train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Birmingham takes 8h 5m including transfers and departs once daily.
New Orleans to Birmingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans to Birmingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Birmingham is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs $100 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 11h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $150 - $850 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Birmingham, AL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Birmingham once daily. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facility via Montgomery Intermodal Center in around 11h 5m.
- 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
- $140–800
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- 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
- $150–850
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
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
- $190–1,000
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- 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
- $180–950
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
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
- $100–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Birmingham Intermodal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
New Orleans to Birmingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Montgomery Intermodal Center station.
New Orleans to Birmingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Birmingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Birmingham is 345 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from New Orleans to Birmingham.
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