What is the travel distance from Louisville to Birmingham?

The distance between the two cities is 332 miles (536 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Louisville to Birmingham start their journey at Louisville Greyhound Bus Station and wind up at Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your 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 Birmingham Town Hall, City Canal Tour, Gas Street Basin, Cadbury World and National Motorcycle Museum.

Bus Louisville to Birmingham from $89 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Louisville to Birmingham on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:35am	Louisville, KY	13h 35m	4:10pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:05am	Louisville, KY	12h 40m	5:45pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Louisville, KY	12h 40m	2:00am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:25pm	Louisville, KY	8h 50m	2:15am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Louisville, KY	15h 55m	1:55pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Get from Louisville to Birmingham

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

12h 40mAverage Duration

332 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Louisville and Birmingham?

Stops in Louisville

A
Louisville Greyhound Bus Station
720 W Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY 40203

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

3.5/587,394 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 Louisville Birmingham recent customer reviews

Very unorganized. When I arrived for my layover and transfer in Nashville to catch the bus from Nashville to Birmingham, Greyhound did not have a driver for the bus which made my trip delayed for over 5 hours. That was unacceptable

Frank D.

August 6, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,443 reviews

Staff4.2

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, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

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

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The cheapest trip from Louisville to Birmingham, US was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $89

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

You can expect to pay from $89 to $117 for a bus ticket from Louisville to Birmingham, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $89 which is on 2025-11-26.