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How to get fromNewark to Birminghamby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Newark to Birmingham by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane EWR - BHM
    5h 54m
    $157–774

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus bus Greyhound US0622s / ...
    24h 15m
    $154–296

  3. Bus via Penn Station

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus bus Greyhound US0622s / ...
    22h 56m
    $174–305

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Birminghamtrain train Crescent
    23h 25m
    $320–700

  5. Drive 945.9 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Birminghamcar car 945.9 mi
    15h 58m
    $173–250

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane LGA - BHM
    5h 25m
    $206–946

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane JFK - BHM
    6h 21m
    $172–748

  8. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane PHL - BHM
    5h 18m
    $227–1,560

  9. Fly Laguardia Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, drive

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane plane LGA - HSV
    2. Drive from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Birminghamcar car
    6h 44m
    $157–751

Newark to Birmingham by train and bus

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration22h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 859.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Birmingham, AL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facility via Penn Station, New York Midtown, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 22h 56m.

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