What is the distance between Washington and Birmingham?

About 658 miles (1061 km) separate Washington and Birmingham.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Birmingham?

If you're headed to Birmingham from Washington, chances are that your bus will leave from Union Station and arrive at Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Once in Birmingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Villa Park Stadium, Cadbury World, Gas Street Basin, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Thinktank Science Museum.

Bus Washington to Birmingham from $71 | Refundable Tickets

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TomorrowSep 2

from $85

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from $111

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from $105

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: September 2 at 2:40am
Departure city: Washington
Departure location: Union Station
Arrival time: September 2 at 6:10pm
Destination city: Birmingham
Destination location: Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 16h 30m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: September 2 at 10:45pm
Departure city: Washington
Departure location: Union Station
Arrival time: September 3 at 2:05pm
Destination city: Birmingham
Destination location: Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 16h 20m
Departure time: September 2 at 3:35am
Departure city: Washington
Departure location: Union Station
Arrival time: September 2 at 9:40pm
Destination city: Birmingham
Destination location: Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 19h 5m
Departure time: September 2 at 9:15am
Departure city: Washington
Departure location: Union Station
Arrival time: September 3 at 2:00am
Destination city: Birmingham
Destination location: Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h 45m
Departure time: September 2 at 9:00pm
Departure city: Washington
Departure location: Union Station
Arrival time: September 3 at 1:55pm
Destination city: Birmingham
Destination location: Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h 55m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Birmingham.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$79 - $216	Average Duration17h 45m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$152 - $383	Average Duration19h 15m	CO₂ emissions 97kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Birmingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 17 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

17h 45mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest ticket

27kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Birmingham, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$105

Average bus trip duration17h 45m

Number of daily buses6

Earliest bus departure2:40am

Distance660 miles (1063 km)

Latest bus departure10:45pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,225 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,344 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Washington to Birmingham Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Washington and Birmingham?

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Stops in Birmingham

A - Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station

B - McDonald's - Birmingham

Frequently asked questions for your trip Washington, DC, US - Birmingham, US

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What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Birmingham?
What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08/30

$75

08/31

$92

Today

$120

09/02

$87

09/03

$88

09/04

$104

09/05

$101

09/06

$80

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Birmingham, US was searched and found on Aug 30, 2025 with a price of $75

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Washington, DC, US to Birmingham, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $75 to $120 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Birmingham, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $80 which is on 2025-09-06.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Washington to Birmingham.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Washington to Birmingham.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Washington to Birmingham will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Washington to Birmingham.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Birmingham, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time17h 45m	Avg Price$105	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time19h 15m	Avg Price$186	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Washington, DC, US by bus?

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Train from Washington, DC, US to Birmingham, US

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What is the distance between Washington and Birmingham?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Birmingham?

What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

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