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

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Monica to Birmingham by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane LAX - BHM
    8h
    $246–972

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus bus Greyhound US0604
    47h 23m
    $312–602

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Birminghamtrain train Crescent
    2d 8h
    $714–1,644

  4. Drive 2,028.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Birminghamcar car 2,028.1 mi
    32h 7m
    $371–535

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane BUR - BHM
    8h 46m
    $259–1,023

  6. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane LGB - BHM
    9h 46m
    $271–1,125

  7. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane SNA - BHM
    11h 43m
    $272–1,127

Santa Monica to Birmingham by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration47h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$312Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,828.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, 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 Birmingham Intermodal Facility via Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 47h 23m.

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