What is the distance between Charlotte and Birmingham?

About 360 miles (580 km) separate Charlotte and Birmingham.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Charlotte to Birmingham?

If you're headed to Birmingham from Charlotte, chances are that your bus will leave from Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company and arrive at Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Once in Birmingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Gas Street Basin, The National Sea Life, St. Martin’s, National Motorcycle Museum and Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

Bus Charlotte to Birmingham from $54 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Charlotte to Birmingham on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	9h 35m	7:05am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15am	Charlotte Bus Station	7h 55m	6:10pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:40am	Charlotte Bus Station	8h 25m	2:05pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	9h 50m	9:40pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:10pm	Charlotte Bus Station	8h 50m	2:00am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Birmingham on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	9h 35m	7:05am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	7h 10m	7:05am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	9h 50m	1:55pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	9h 50m	9:40pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:00pm	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	8h 25m	7:25pm	McDonald's - Birmingham	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Birmingham on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:10pm	Charlotte Bus Station	8h 50m	2:00am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15am	Charlotte Bus Station	7h 55m	6:10pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	4:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	10h	1:55pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:00pm	Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company	8h 25m	7:25pm	McDonald's - Birmingham	No tags
	Bus	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	9h 50m	9:40pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Birmingham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 8 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

8h 50mAverage Duration

360 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$43 - $185	Average Duration8h 50m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$91 - $157	Average Duration10h 50m	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,1 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $164 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

FlixBus

3.5/511,346 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Charlotte and Birmingham?

Stops in Charlotte

A - Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company

B - Charlotte Douglas International Airport

C - Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station

D - Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop

E - 4127 Glenwood Dr

Stops in Birmingham

A - Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station

B - McDonald's - Birmingham

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Charlotte, NC to Birmingham, US by bus

What is the distance between Charlotte and Birmingham?
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What are the best sights and things to do 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

11/15

$86

11/16

$83

Today

$89

11/18

$63

11/19

$63

11/20

$54

11/21

$86

11/22

$81

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Birmingham, US was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $54

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

You can expect to pay from $54 to $175 for a bus ticket from Charlotte, NC to Birmingham, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $54 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.