How far is Raleigh from Birmingham?

The distance separating Raleigh and Birmingham is 489 miles (789 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Raleigh to Birmingham leave from Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station and arrive at Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off 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 Jewellery Quarter, National Motorcycle Museum, Gas Street Basin, Cadbury World and Winterbourne House and Garden.

Bus Raleigh to Birmingham from $60 | Refundable Tickets

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from $74

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from $88

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from $85

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: September 5 at 1:25pm
Departure city: Raleigh
Departure location: Raleigh Bus Station
Arrival time: September 6 at 2:00am
Destination city: Birmingham
Destination location: Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 13h 35m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: September 5 at 9:25pm
Departure city: Raleigh
Departure location: Raleigh Bus Station
Arrival time: September 6 at 7:05am
Destination city: Birmingham
Destination location: Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 40m
Departure time: September 5 at 12:30am
Departure city: Raleigh
Departure location: Raleigh Bus Station
Arrival time: September 5 at 1:55pm
Destination city: Birmingham
Destination location: Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 14h 25m
Departure time: September 5 at 9:25pm
Departure city: Raleigh
Departure location: Raleigh Bus Station
Arrival time: September 6 at 7:05am
Destination city: Birmingham
Destination location: Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 40m
Departure time: September 5 at 4:15am
Departure city: Raleigh
Departure location: Raleigh Bus Station
Arrival time: September 5 at 6:10pm
Destination city: Birmingham
Destination location: Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 14h 55m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Raleigh to Birmingham.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$68 - $187	Average Duration13h 35m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$129 - $210	Average Duration19h 30m	CO₂ emissions 72kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Raleigh to Birmingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 13 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

13h 35mAverage Duration

$68Cheapest ticket

20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Raleigh to Birmingham, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$90

Average bus trip duration13h 35m

Number of daily buses5

Earliest bus departure12:30am

Distance491 miles (791 km)

Latest bus departure9:25pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,229 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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.

FlixBus

3.5/510,361 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, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Raleigh to Birmingham Bus

With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a bus from Raleigh to Birmingham is a breeze. Browse through an extensive selection of bus fares and bus schedules to find the best deals.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Raleigh to Birmingham from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Raleigh to Birmingham, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Raleigh and Birmingham?

Stops in Raleigh

A - Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station

B - Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station

Stops in Birmingham

A - Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station

B - McDonald's - Birmingham

Frequently asked questions for your trip Raleigh - Birmingham, US

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$95

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The cheapest trip from Raleigh to Birmingham, US was searched and found on Sep 5, 2025 with a price of $66

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

You can expect to pay from $66 to $135 for a bus ticket from Raleigh to Birmingham, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $66 which is on 2025-09-05.

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Bus Travel Tips

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

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Raleigh to Birmingham, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Raleigh to Birmingham that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Raleigh to Birmingham.

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.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Raleigh to Birmingham, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time13h 35m	Avg Price$90	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time19h 30m	Avg Price$151	Daily Departures1

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Bus Raleigh to Birmingham, US: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Raleigh and Birmingham?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Raleigh - Birmingham, US

How far is Raleigh from Birmingham?

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

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

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What's the cheapest way to go from Raleigh to Birmingham, US?

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