How far is Houston from Birmingham?

Houston and Birmingham are 566 miles (913 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Houston to Birmingham leave from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway and arrive at Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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 Villa Park Stadium, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, The National Sea Life, City Canal Tour and Winterbourne House and Garden.

Bus Houston to Birmingham from $86 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Houston to Birmingham on November 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:50pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	18h 10m	4:00pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:20pm	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	17h 40m	4:00pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	19h	4:00pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:50pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	1d 3h	10:20pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Birmingham on November 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:50pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	17h 10m	4:00pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	1:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	16h 29m	5:59am	McDonald's - Birmingham	Fastest
	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	19h 10m	6:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:30pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	19h 25m	8:55am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:35am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	1d 2h	8:55am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Birmingham on November 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	18h 10m	6:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	1:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	16h 29m	5:59am	McDonald's - Birmingham	Fastest
	1:05pm	Amtrak Station	2d 22h	11:50am	Birmingham Station	No tags
	2:00am	Houston Bus Station	20h 20m	10:20pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:30pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	19h 25m	8:55am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Birmingham on November 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d	6:50pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	1:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	16h 29m	5:59am	McDonald's - Birmingham	Fastest
	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	18h 10m	6:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:30pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	19h 25m	8:55am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:35am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	1d 2h	8:55am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Birmingham on November 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	18h	4:00pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	1:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	16h 29m	5:59am	McDonald's - Birmingham	Fastest
	1:05pm	Amtrak Station	2d 22h	11:50am	Birmingham Station	No tags
	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	18h 10m	6:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:10am	Downtown Gray & Smith	21h 45m	8:55am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Birmingham on November 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:35am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	1d 2h	8:55am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	1:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	16h 29m	5:59am	McDonald's - Birmingham	Fastest
	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	18h 10m	6:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:10am	Downtown Gray & Smith	21h 45m	8:55am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:40pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	1d 4h	6:50pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to Birmingham

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

565 milesDistance

83kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$67 - $316	Average Duration20h 20m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$94 - $128	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 83kg CO₂e

Bus Houston, US to Birmingham, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$124

Average bus trip duration20h 20m

Number of daily buses21

Earliest bus departure12:05am

Distance547 miles (881 km)

Latest bus departure11:20pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,346 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

3/5153 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.7

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 $190 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.

Amtrak

4/55,559 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,144 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.

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.3

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

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Where are the popular stops in Houston and Birmingham?

Stops in Houston

A - Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway

B - Downtown Greyhound Station

C - Harrisburg Greyhound Station

D - Harrisburg Senda Station

E - Clay St & Louisiana St

F - Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr

Stops in Birmingham

A - Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station

B - McDonald's - Birmingham

Frequently asked questions for your trip Houston, US - Birmingham, US

How far is Houston from Birmingham?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Houston to Birmingham?
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/30

$161

10/31

$136

Today

$150

11/02

$111

11/03

$117

11/04

$121

11/05

$117

11/06

$111

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Birmingham, US was searched and found on Nov 2, 2025 with a price of $111

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

You can expect to pay from $111 to $1,998 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Birmingham, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $111 which is on 2025-11-02.

Usually Amtrak, 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.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Houston to Birmingham.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Houston to Birmingham, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Houston to Birmingham that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Houston to Birmingham, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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 average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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How far is Houston from Birmingham?

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

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