What is the travel distance from Birmingham to Philadelphia?

About 781 miles (1260 km) separate Birmingham and Philadelphia.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Birmingham to Philadelphia start their journey at Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station and wind up at Philadelphia Airport. 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 Philadelphia?

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Barnes Foundation, Betsy Ross House, Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Eastern State Penitentiary and The Franklin Institute.

Bus Birmingham to Philadelphia from $101 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Philadelphia on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:40pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	1d 13h	1:20pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	19h 45m	1:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	1d	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	4:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	21h 45m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	1d 3h	2:55pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Birmingham to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 22 hours 18 minutes and with fares starting at just $163, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

22h 18mAverage Duration

780 milesDistance

114kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$88 - $332	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$163 - $878	Average Duration22h 18m	CO₂ emissions 114kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Philadelphia?

Stops in Birmingham

A
Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
1801 Morris Ave, 35203 Birmingham, AL
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B
McDonald's - Birmingham
2427 Acton Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243, USA
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Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 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.

Amtrak

4/55,605 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Birmingham, US to Philadelphia, PA by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/22

$208

11/23

$209

Today

$131

11/25

$250

11/26

$123

11/27

$101

11/28

$150

11/29

$156

The cheapest trip from Birmingham, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $101

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 Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $101 to $407 for a bus ticket from Birmingham, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $101 which is on 2025-11-27.