Getting Around, Birmingham Travel, Transport and Car Rental

(Birmingham, Alabama - AL, USA)

The city of Birmingham offers a host of transportation options, with excellent road networks, rail travel and air connections to other parts of the region and beyond.

Birmingham features its own international airport, Amtrak station and Greyhound terminal, and is served by three major interstate highways, I-20, I-59 and I-65.

Birmingham-Shuttleworth International Airport (BHM) / Arriving by Air

With more than 70 daily direct flights to more than 50 cities, Birmingham-Shuttleworth International Airport has fast and frequent connections to all major US cities. Located just 4.5 miles / 7 km from downtown Birmingham, the airport is fully equipped with all modern facilities including Internet access, a business center and restaurants. There are plenty of ground transport options which travel into Birmingham city, with taxis, shuttles and buses awaiting each arrival. Cars and limousines can also be booked.

Birmingham-Shuttleworth Airports Guide

Car Rental

Ten car rental travel agencies, including Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and National, have representatives at Birmingham-Shuttleworth International Airport and in the city, with the competition making rates very competitive. Navigating the city is relatively simple with supplied maps, and the excellent highway system includes I-20, I-59, I-65 and I-459 along with US highways 11, 31, 78 and 280.

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Buses and Coaches

The Greyhound station in Birmingham is located on 19th Street North, between Sixth and Seventh avenues, with the coach company providing travel to all regional towns and cities, as well as interstate destinations. Local bus routes in Birmingham are operated by Metro Area Express, which has an extensive network with frequent services. There are also several charter bus operators with offices in the city.

Trains

Birmingham is on Amtrak's Crescent Line and has daily passenger services to and from Atlanta, New Orleans, Charlotte, Washington DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York. The Amtrak station is conveniently located in downtown Birmingham, at 1819 Morris Avenue.

Taxis

Birmingham is served by 10 taxi companies and three shuttle services, making it easy to reserve, hail or find a cab. Taxis wait at designated taxi stands around the city, at the airport and at the train and bus stations. There are also two limousine services for those who wish to travel around Birmingham in luxury.