Bus from Birmingham, US to New York City: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for Birmingham to New York City on January 26
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)Fastest
Amtrak
Birmingham Station
Penn Station, Moynihan Train HallNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
New York Port AuthorityNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
New York Port AuthorityNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Birmingham to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $124, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

50bus per day
1d Average Duration
1391 kmDistance
35kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$124 - $470Average Duration1d
35kg CO₂e
Average Price$234 - $1,304Average Duration1d
126kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham, US to New York City 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 Birmingham to New York City?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to New York City start from $124. The average price for this route is around $166. 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 Birmingham to New York City?

    The average bus travel time from Birmingham to New York City is 1d , covering a distance of 1391 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 20h and is operated by Wanda Coach.

  3. Which bus companies service the Birmingham to New York City route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 50 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, Wanda Coach.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to New York City at 2:25am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to New York City?

    A bus trip from Birmingham to New York City generates an estimated 35 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 Birmingham to New York City?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5733 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to New York City?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

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

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to New York City?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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
01-23
$278
01-24
$307
Today
$258
01-26
$286
01-27
$236
01-28
$211
01-29
$158
01-30
$163
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Birmingham, US to New York City was searched and found on Jan 29, 2026 with a price of $158

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

You can expect to pay from $158 to $867 for a bus ticket from Birmingham, US to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $158 which is on 2026-01-29.

Usually Amtrak 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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Birmingham, US to New York City?

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