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

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Birmingham by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane SFO - BHM
    7h 40m
    $255–981

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco 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 6h
    $374–704

  3. Caltrain, train

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Birminghamtrain train
    2d 20h
    $850–1,822

  4. Drive 2,310.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Birminghamcar car 2,310.7 mi
    36h 50m
    $422–610

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane OAK - BHM
    7h 39m
    $281–1,127

  6. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane SJC - BHM
    8h 43m
    $287–1,133

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane SMF - BHM
    11h
    $315–1,279

San Francisco to Birmingham by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$374Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,028.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Birmingham Intermodal Facility via Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 6h.

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