There are 6 ways to get from Birmingham to Charlotte by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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 Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
best- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane BHM - CLT
2h 19m$103–571Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0622s / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
7h 50m$59–102Bus via Atlanta
- Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0622s / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2470
7h 49m$62–95Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Birmingham to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
10h 42m$230–360Drive 387.2 mi
- Drive from Birmingham to Charlottecar 387.2 mi
6h 37m$71–103Drive to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, fly
- Drive from Birmingham to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)car
- Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane HSV - CLT
3h 50m$114–676
Birmingham to Charlotte by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Charlotte is to bus via Atlanta which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Charlotte is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Intermodal Facility and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Atlanta Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 42m.
The distance between Birmingham and Charlotte is 365 miles. The road distance is 389.4 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Charlotte without a car is to bus via Atlanta which takes 7h 49m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Birmingham to Charlotte, including transfers.
Birmingham to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Birmingham Intermodal Facility station.
Birmingham to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Birmingham station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Charlotte is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Atlanta, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 49m, you could also train, which costs $230 - $360 and takes 10h 42m.
What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Charlotte Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Civic Center Station, and Atlanta Downtown in around 7h 49m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Birmingham to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Birmingham to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Charlotte is 1h ahead of Birmingham. It is currently 10:54 in Birmingham and 11:54 in Charlotte.
Birmingham to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Charlotte is 389 miles. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Birmingham to Charlotte.
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