Find trains to Birmingham, Alabama

Trains to Birmingham arrive at Birmingham Station, which is conveniently located in the center of the city with many hotels, attractions, and restaurants a short walk away. Since you will already be in the center of the city, walking is the best way to get around. This train station is an intermodal facility, meaning it houses several different transport options in one place. The station is also the main hub for long-distance and intercity buses, like the MAX bus service, which conveniently connects all parts of the city. Rideshare companies are popular in the city and offer an easy way to reach your final destination. The city’s Zyp public bike-share system is also available to rent at the station for a more fun way to get around after your train to Birmingham.

If you prefer to take a car to your destination, you will be able to find a designated taxi station outside of the station. If there are none waiting at the time you arrive, an agent inside will be able to call one for you. For rental cars, you will have to exit the station and walk a short distance to one of the several rental agencies nearby. If you are traveling with luggage or prefer not to walk, you can take the number 14, 23, or 40 bus to the car rental agency.

When your Birmingham train arrives, you’ll already be very close to many of the city’s popular sites and attractions. Only a short walk away, you can enjoy a stroll through Railroad Park, an urban greenspace. A little bit further out, you can enjoy plants and flowers at the Birmingham Botanical Garden. In the case of hot and humid weather, a museum might interest you more. The McWane Science Center and Birmingham Museum of Art are both within walking distance. You can learn about the city’s historical significance with a visit to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute or a walk through the Civil Rights District. For more action, head over to Red Mountain Park where there’s something for everyone. In this vast park, you will find hiking trails, treehouses, a zip line, and a ropes course. This park is located a little bit outside of the center, but it can be easily accessed with the number three bus.

The newly remodeled facility offers a ticket sales office to purchase Birmingham train tickets, public restrooms, and an ATM. Luggage storage is available for a fee. You will find overhead monitors informing you of the upcoming Birmingham train and departures and arrivals. The waiting area features comfortable seats with charging ports for your devices. There is a small shop and vending machines available. For more food options, simply walk a short distance down 20th Street where you will find a large variety of both casual and upscale eateries.

Birmingham trains will arrive on the second level of the station, but there is a designated lift available for ADA train passengers. The ticket office and waiting room are both accessible, as well as the restroom. There is limited seating available on the train platforms, so passengers unable to stand might want to request one of the wheelchairs that are available at the station.

Birmingham train tickets can be purchased online or from the ticket office located within the station. The station also houses long-distance and intercity bus lines, so bus tickets can also be purchased from the same ticket office. Tickets for the MAX bus service may also be purchased through the mobile app. The ticket office is open during normal working hours. Discount tickets are available for senior citizens and veterans. You can find the upcoming bus and train departure times listed on the overhead monitors.

The ticket price can vary depending on general demand and more importantly where you’re coming from. If you’re leaving from a popular departure point like New Orleans for instance, prices usually start around $62. Atlanta and Charlotte are other options, with prices usually starting from around $47 and $145 respectively.

Birmingham is a transportation hub in Birmingham. You’ll find trains arriving and departing from here daily. New Orleans, Atlanta, and Charlotte are some of the major cities accessible by train from Birmingham.

Amtrak is a common choice made by travelers seeking to travel by train to Birmingham. More rail options may be available, depending on where you’re coming from.

$32 is the average one-way price to Birmingham this week. Overall, prices are generally stable for the next 3 months or so. Seats may fill unexpectedly, so book when you can to secure your seat.

The center of Birmingham is 4.6 mi away from Birmingham station.

To get to Birmingham's popular University of Alabama at Birmingham or UAB Hospital Jefferson Tower from Birmingham, it is 0.4 mi or 0.5 mi, respectively.