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Getting Around, Birmingham Travel and Birmingham Transport
(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. Here are the main transport and travel options available in the Birmingham area.




Birmingham Travel and Transport: Birmingham International Airport (BHM) / Arriving by Air in Birmingham - Birmingham, Alabama (AL), USA
With more than 70 daily direct flights to more than 50 cities, Birmingham 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.

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Birmingham Travel and Transport: Birmingham Car Rental - Birmingham, Alabama (AL), USA
Ten car rental travel agencies, including Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and National, have representatives at Birmingham 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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Birmingham Travel and Transport: Birmingham Travel by Bus and Coach - Birmingham, Alabama (AL), USA
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.

Birmingham Travel and Transport: Birmingham Travel by Train - Birmingham, Alabama (AL), USA
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.

Birmingham Travel and Transport: Birmingham Travel by Taxi - Birmingham, Alabama (AL), USA
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.

 
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