There are 4 ways to get from Pennsylvania to Alabama by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or train
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Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane PHL - BHM
4h 2m$208–1,123Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus FlixBus 2608
- Take the bus from New York to Huntsvillebus Nyc / ...
18h 48m$139–201Drive 820.4 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Huntsvillecar 820.4 mi
14h 32m$150–217Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane DCA - HSV
5h 28m$200–1,558
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pennsylvania to Alabama is to bus which costs $130 - $210 and takes 18h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Pennsylvania to Alabama is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $200 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Pennsylvania station to Alabama. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Huntsville via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 48m.
The distance between Pennsylvania and Alabama is 789 miles. The road distance is 825.2 miles.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Alabama without a car is to bus which takes 18h 48m and costs $130 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Pennsylvania to Alabama, including transfers.
Pennsylvania to Alabama bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Alabama is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $200 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 18h 48m.
Pennsylvania to Alabama bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York City Chinatown station.
Alabama is 1h behind Pennsylvania. It is currently 12:23 AM in Pennsylvania and 11:23 PM in Alabama.
What companies run services between Pennsylvania, USA and Alabama, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Huntsville via New York City Chinatown, New York, and Huntsville in around 18h 48m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York City Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Yes, the driving distance between Pennsylvania to Alabama is 825 miles. It takes approximately 14h 32m to drive from Pennsylvania to Alabama.
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