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How to get fromSanta Monica to Alabamaby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Monica to Alabama by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane LAX - BHM
    7h 45m
    $206–872

  2. Fly to Mobile Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane plane LAX - MOB
    8h 12m
    $131–493

  3. Train, bus via New York

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from New York to Huntsvillebus bus
    3d 11h
    $1,825–2,927

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York to Huntsvillebus bus
    3d 13h
    $603–935

  5. Drive  2,007 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Huntsvillecar car 2,007 mi
    32h 4m
    $367–530

  6. Fly to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane plane LAX - HSV
    7h 59m
    $166–721

  7. Fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane LAX - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to The Village at AUbus bus
    9h 13m
    $241–408

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York to Huntsvillebus bus
    3d 12h
    $1,460–2,302

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) flights

Calendar94Weekly Planes
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,828.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Alabama, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Huntsville via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, 34 St-Herald Sq, East Broadway, New York, and Huntsville in around 3d 13h.

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