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How to get fromSan Diego to Birminghamby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Birmingham by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane SAN - BHM
    5h 48m
    $234–940

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus bus
    2d
    $329–639

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Birminghamtrain train
    2d 10h
    $739–1,611

  4. Drive 1,995 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Birminghamcar car 1,995 mi
    30h 55m
    $365–526

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane plane SAN - HSV
    2. Drive from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Birminghamcar car
    7h 39m
    $718–1,159

  6. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Dallasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus bus
    2d 9h
    $348–538

San Diego to Birmingham by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$329Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,760.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Birmingham, AL, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Birmingham Intermodal Facility via Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d.

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