What is the travel distance from New Orleans to Birmingham?

The distance between the two cities is 313 miles (504 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from New Orleans to Birmingham start their journey at Union Passenger Terminal and wind up at Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station. These are the primary 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 St. Martin’s, Gas Street Basin, National Motorcycle Museum, Winterbourne House and Garden and Villa Park Stadium.

Bus New Orleans to Birmingham from $64 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New Orleans to Birmingham on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 10m	6:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 50m	4:00pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 30m	6:50pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	13h	2:00am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	14h 10m	1:25pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Birmingham on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	14h 10m	1:25pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 10m	6:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 30m	6:50pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	13h	2:00am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Birmingham on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 50m	4:00pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 10m	6:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 30m	6:50pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	14h 10m	1:25pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	13h	2:00am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Birmingham on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 10m	6:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 50m	4:00pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 30m	6:50pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	13h	2:00am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	14h 10m	1:25pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Birmingham on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 50m	4:00pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 10m	6:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 30m	6:50pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	14h 10m	1:25pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	13h	2:00am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New Orleans to Birmingham on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 50m	4:00pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	8:05am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 10m	6:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:20am	New Orleans Bus Station	10h 30m	6:50pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	14h 10m	1:25pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	13h	2:00am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans 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 8 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

8h 5mAverage Duration

312 milesDistance

46kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $145	Average Duration10h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$39 - $48	Average Duration8h 5m	CO₂ emissions 46kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Birmingham?

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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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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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.

Greyhound New Orleans Birmingham recent customer reviews

I hated it! I was and I’m still miserable as we speak. I’m in Atlanta bus station because my bus was 4 hours delayed in New Orleans! I been traveling since Friday and today is Sunday! I am very disappointed!!!

Jeff M.

December 2, 2018

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New Orleans to Birmingham, US by bus

What is the travel distance from New Orleans to Birmingham?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New Orleans to Birmingham?
What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

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

$158

11/23

$159

Today

$153

11/25

$168

11/26

$132

11/27

$101

11/28

$113

11/29

$86

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Birmingham, US was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $86

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

You can expect to pay from $86 to $182 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Birmingham, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $86 which is on 2025-11-29.