Getting Around Birmingham
Birmingham Airport information
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), Alabama’s largest airport, is located just five miles east of downtown. Serving around three million passengers annually, BHM offers more than 100 daily flights to over 25 U.S. cities.
Travelers will find full-service dining, shops, a food court, and free Wi-Fi across the terminal. With convenient parking and quick taxi transfers, the airport provides a smooth gateway to Birmingham’s meeting venues and business districts.
Distance to Downtown: 5 miles / ~15 minutes
Taxi Fare: About $15–16 USD to downtown Birmingham
Airlines: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United, US Airways, Vacation Express
Facilities: Restaurants, gift shops, newsstands, food court, free Wi-Fi
Parking: Hourly, daily, and economy options available
Rental Cars: On-site counters for Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, Thrifty
Travelers will find full-service dining, shops, a food court, and free Wi-Fi across the terminal. With convenient parking and quick taxi transfers, the airport provides a smooth gateway to Birmingham’s meeting venues and business districts.
Distance to Downtown: 5 miles / ~15 minutes
Taxi Fare: About $15–16 USD to downtown Birmingham
Airlines: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United, US Airways, Vacation Express
Facilities: Restaurants, gift shops, newsstands, food court, free Wi-Fi
Parking: Hourly, daily, and economy options available
Rental Cars: On-site counters for Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, Thrifty
Birmingham Train information
Birmingham is a key stop on Amtrak’s Crescent Route, providing daily service from New Orleans to New York. The station, conveniently located downtown, connects passengers to major Southern and East Coast cities.
Business visitors benefit from comfortable intercity travel, while leisure travelers enjoy scenic routes across the Eastern U.S.
Station Address: 1 19th Street North, Downtown Birmingham
Route: Amtrak Crescent – New Orleans, Birmingham, Atlanta, Greensboro, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York City
Frequency: Daily northbound & southbound departures
Amenities: Waiting lounge, ticket office, accessibility services
Business visitors benefit from comfortable intercity travel, while leisure travelers enjoy scenic routes across the Eastern U.S.
Station Address: 1 19th Street North, Downtown Birmingham
Route: Amtrak Crescent – New Orleans, Birmingham, Atlanta, Greensboro, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York City
Frequency: Daily northbound & southbound departures
Amenities: Waiting lounge, ticket office, accessibility services
Birmingham Ground information
Birmingham offers a mix of public transit, circulator services, intercity buses, and local mobility options, making it easy for visitors to navigate downtown and beyond.
MAX Transit (Metro Area Express)
Fixed-route & demand-response service across 200 sq. miles
Fares: $1.25 per single ride, $1.50 two-hour pass, $3 all-day pass
Dart Circulator
Vintage-style trolleys serving Downtown & Southside
Fare: $0.50 per ride
Blue Line stop: Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC)
Greyhound
Station downtown at 618 North 19th Street, offering intercity bus services
Taxis & Rideshare
Taxis cost about $15 from BHM to downtown
Uber & Lyft also widely available
Bike & Car Rentals
Rental car agencies available at BHM
Bikes and walking routes accessible in central Birmingham developments
MAX Transit (Metro Area Express)
Fixed-route & demand-response service across 200 sq. miles
Fares: $1.25 per single ride, $1.50 two-hour pass, $3 all-day pass
Dart Circulator
Vintage-style trolleys serving Downtown & Southside
Fare: $0.50 per ride
Blue Line stop: Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC)
Greyhound
Station downtown at 618 North 19th Street, offering intercity bus services
Taxis & Rideshare
Taxis cost about $15 from BHM to downtown
Uber & Lyft also widely available
Bike & Car Rentals
Rental car agencies available at BHM
Bikes and walking routes accessible in central Birmingham developments
