Rome2Rio

How to get fromCalifornia to Alabamaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus or car

Find Transport to Alabama

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from California to Alabama by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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.

  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane SAN - BHM
    6h 46m
    $296–1,322

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane LAX - BHM
    6h 48m
    $191–780

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville, TN to New York, NYbus bus
    4. Take the bus from New York to Huntsvillebus bus
    3d 6h
    $567–937

  4. Train, bus via New York

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from New York to Huntsvillebus bus
    3d 10h
    $825–1,766

  5. Drive 1,991.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Huntsvillecar car 1,991.3 mi
    31h 46m
    $364–525

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SAN - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to The Village at AUbus bus
    8h 31m
    $202–820

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York to Huntsvillebus bus
    3d 10h
    $722–1,483

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) flights

Calendar100Weekly Planes
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$288Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between California, USA and Alabama, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Huntsville via Dallas Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Fulton Station Outbound, Nashville, TN, New York, NY, New York, and Huntsville in around 3d 6h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Trips from California

Trips to Alabama

Popular routes