There are 6 ways to get from Augusta to Birmingham by bus, train, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus via Civic Center Station • 6h 31m
$43 - $66
5 alternative options
Bus • 6h 52m
$49 - $70
Bus, train • 8h 4m
$66 - $133
Bus, train via Atlanta, GA • 8h 37m
$67 - $135
Drive • 4h 55m
$28 - $45
Fly • 4h 13m
$189 - $934
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Augusta to Birmingham is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 4h 55m.
The quickest way to get from Augusta to Birmingham is to fly which costs $180 - $950 and takes 4h 13m.
The distance between Augusta and Birmingham is 280 miles. The road distance is 294.7 miles.
The best way to get from Augusta to Birmingham without a car is to bus which takes 6h 31m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Augusta to Birmingham, including transfers.
The best way to get from Augusta to Birmingham is to bus which takes 6h 31m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $180 - $950 and takes 4h 13m.
There is no direct flight from Augusta Airport to Birmingham Airport. The quickest flight takes 2h 54m and has one stopover.
Birmingham is 1h behind Augusta. It is currently 3:37 PM in Augusta and 2:37 PM in Birmingham.
Yes, the driving distance between Augusta to Birmingham is 295 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Augusta to Birmingham.
American Airlines and Delta offer flights from Augusta Airport to Birmingham Airport.

- Distance: 279.8 miles
- Duration: 6h 31m
What companies run services between Augusta, GA, USA and Birmingham, AL, USA?
You can take a bus from Augusta to Birmingham via Atlanta, Ga, Five Points Station, Civic Center Station, and Atlanta, GA - W Peachtree St @ Civic Center MARTA Station in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, Delta and American Airlines fly from Augusta to Birmingham hourly.

- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Augusta to Birmingham via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $900

- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Augusta to Birmingham via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $1,000

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Atlanta Peachtree Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $90
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $35 - $55
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $65 - $95
- Business Coach Seat
- $60 - $90
- Room
- $180 - $260

- Phone
- +1 877.836.7607 / 404.591.2750
- info@sestages.com
- Website
- southeasternstages.com
Bus from Augusta to Atlanta, Ga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25 - $40
- Schedules at
- southeasternstages.com
Bus from Augusta to Atlanta, GA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26 - $40
- Schedules at
- southeasternstages.com

- Phone
- 877-462-6342
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Atlanta, GA - W Peachtree St @ Civic Center MARTA Station to Birmingham, AL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15 - $26
- Book at
- megabus.com

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta, Ga to Birmingham, Al
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20 - $28
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $20 - $28
- Flexible
- $40 - $60
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