Bus Tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Birmingham, US

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Next departures for Philadelphia to Birmingham on September 5
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Cherry Hill Mall
Birmingham Greyhound Bus StationCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Birmingham Greyhound Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
199 Spring Garden St.
Birmingham Greyhound Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
199 Spring Garden St.
Birmingham Greyhound Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
199 Spring Garden St.
Birmingham Greyhound Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Birmingham

Bus
Average PriceUS$90 - US$273Average Duration1d
32kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$163 - US$344Average Duration22h 7m
114kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Philadelphia to Birmingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 22 hours 7 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$163, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
22h 7mAverage Duration
US$163Cheapest ticket
114kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Philadelphia, PA to Birmingham, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$111
Average Bus Trip Duration1d
Number of daily buses21
Earliest bus departure3:10am
Distance1261 km
Latest bus departure11:15pm

Philadelphia to Birmingham Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Birmingham from Philadelphia, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Philadelphia, PA - Birmingham, US

  1. What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Birmingham?

    The distance between Philadelphia and Birmingham is approximately 1260 km (781 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to Birmingham?

    Buses departing from Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia will take you to Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station in Birmingham.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08-31
US$87
09-01
US$162
Today
US$99
09-03
US$92
09-04
US$83
09-05
US$96
09-06
US$87
09-07
US$85
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Birmingham, US was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of US$83

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

You can expect to pay from US$83 to US$162 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Birmingham, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$83 which is on 2025-09-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Philadelphia to Birmingham.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to Birmingham, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Philadelphia, PA by bus?

Bus from Birmingham, US to Philadelphia, PA

You can also go to Birmingham, US by train

Train from Philadelphia, PA to Birmingham, US

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