Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Birmingham, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Birmingham on November 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Schuylkill & Walnut
Birmingham Greyhound Bus StationCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Birmingham Greyhound Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Birmingham Greyhound Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Schuylkill & Walnut
Birmingham Greyhound Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Birmingham Greyhound Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Birmingham

We recommend taking the train

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 $234, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
22h 7mAverage Duration
1258 kmDistance
114kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$148 - $544Average Duration1d 1h
32kg CO₂e
Average Price$234 - $910Average Duration22h 7m
114kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Birmingham, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Birmingham?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Birmingham start from $148. The average price for this route is around $199. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Birmingham?

    The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Birmingham is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 1262 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 55m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Birmingham route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 26 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Birmingham?

    The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Birmingham at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Birmingham?

    A bus trip from Philadelphia to Birmingham generates an estimated 32 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Birmingham?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Birmingham?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Birmingham?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Birmingham?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-27
$291
11-28
$329
Today
$489
11-30
$438
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Birmingham, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $291

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 $291 to $489 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 $438 which is on 2025-11-30.

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