There are 8 ways to get from North Carolina to Alabama by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane CLT - BHM
3h 5m$127–721Fly to Montgomery Regional Airport, line 12 bus
cheapest- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM)plane CLT - MGM
- Take the bus from Fairview Transfer Center to Intermodal Transfer Centerbus
5h 27m$61–366Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus FlixBus N2471
- Take the bus from New York to Huntsvillebus Nyc / ...
29h 48m$219–320Drive 398.3 mi
- Drive from Charlotte to Huntsvillecar 398.3 mi
7h 41m$73–105Fly to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane CLT - HSV
3h 10m$97–570Fly to Mobile Regional Airport
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane CLT - MOB
3h 51m$97–432Bus via Scott Futrell Dr @ 4101
- Take the bus from Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr to New York, NY - 127 E. Broadwaybus Charlotte
- Take the bus from New York to Huntsvillebus Nyc / ...
30h 53m$176–261Train, bus
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Crescent / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Huntsvillebus Nyc / ...
31h 3m$263–525
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from North Carolina to Alabama is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from North Carolina to Alabama is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $120 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from North Carolina station to Alabama. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Huntsville via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 48m.
The distance between North Carolina and Alabama is 365 miles. The road distance is 400.6 miles.
The best way to get from North Carolina to Alabama without a car is to bus which takes 29h 48m and costs $210 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from North Carolina to Alabama, including transfers.
North Carolina to Alabama bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
The best way to get from North Carolina to Alabama is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $120 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $320 and takes 29h 48m.
North Carolina to Alabama bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York City Chinatown station.
Alabama is 1h behind North Carolina. It is currently 4:20 AM in North Carolina and 3:20 AM in Alabama.
What companies run services between North Carolina, USA and Alabama, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Huntsville via New York City Chinatown, New York, and Huntsville in around 29h 48m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Montgomery Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–350
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to New York City Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Yes, the driving distance between North Carolina to Alabama is 401 miles. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from North Carolina to Alabama.
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