There are 5 ways to get from State College to Birmingham by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Penn State University Park Airport
best- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane SCE - BHM
6h$147–723Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus
23h 35m$146–303Bus, train
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Birminghamtrain
26h 20m$280–610Drive 812.9 mi
- Drive from State College to Birminghamcar 812.9 mi
14h 36m$149–215Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane MDT - BHM
8h 2m$299–1,446
State College to Birmingham by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from State College to Birmingham is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 14h 36m.
The fastest way to get from State College to Birmingham is to fly which takes 6h and costs $140 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from State College station to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from State College Bus Station and arriving at Birmingham Intermodal Facility via Harrisburg Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 35m.
The distance between State College and Birmingham is 717 miles. The road distance is 817.6 miles.
The best way to get from State College to Birmingham without a car is to bus which takes 23h 35m and costs $140 - $310.
It takes approximately 6h to get from State College to Birmingham, including transfers.
State College to Birmingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from State College Bus Station.
The best way to get from State College to Birmingham is to fly which takes 6h and costs $140 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $310 and takes 23h 35m.
State College to Birmingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Birmingham is 1h behind State College. It is currently 11:19 PM in State College and 10:19 PM in Birmingham.
What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Birmingham, AL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facility via Harrisburg Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 23h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,400
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,500
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,400
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Wednesday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between State College to Birmingham is 818 miles. It takes approximately 14h 36m to drive from State College to Birmingham.
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