- Must visit
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Cheapest price
$164
Average price
$197
Fastest journey
21 h 25 m
Average duration
22 h 3 m
Buses per day
40
Distance
1386 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham, AL to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham, AL to New York, NY will cost around $197 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $164.
It's difficult to get from Birmingham, AL to New York, NY without transferring at least once.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham, AL to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $107. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $107, and a flight costs an average of $133.
Distance: 861 miles (1386 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$188 Average price Cheapest | $308 Average price | $437 Average price | $224 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
23h 54m Average total duration 23h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 29m Average total duration 23h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.2 - 8.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham, AL to New York, NY:
A bus is $120 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham, AL to New York, NY costing on average $308 (€254).
A bus is $249 (€206) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham, AL to New York, NY costing on average $437 (€361).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 23h 24m.
Train takes on average 23h 59m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 28h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 35h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $153 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $170 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $145 |
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham, AL to New York, NY buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· · | 10:50 AM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 22h55 | 10:45 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
· · · | 10:50 AM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 24h20 | 12:10 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 10:50 AM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 24h05 | 11:55 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 1 transfer | |
· · + FlixBus | 10:50 AM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 24h25 | 12:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 3 transfers | |
· · · | 10:50 AM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 35h40 | 11:30 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 1:55 PM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 22h10 | 1:05 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 1:55 PM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 22h10 | 1:05 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 1:55 PM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 21h30 | 12:25 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 1:55 PM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 22h20 | 1:15 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 1:55 PM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 25h55 | 4:50 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 1:55 PM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 23h55 | 2:50 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 4:15 PM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 24h05 | 5:20 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 4:15 PM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 22h45 | 4:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 26h45 | 8:00 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 3 transfers | |
· | 4:15 PM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 24h25 | 5:40 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus | 7:35 PM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 25h00 | 9:35 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
· | 7:35 PM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 25h30 | 10:05 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus | 7:35 PM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 24h55 | 9:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus | 10:40 PM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 26h00 | 1:40 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 PM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 35h15 | 10:55 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 3 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 10:40 PM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 35h55 | 11:35 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 3 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 PM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 33h25 | 9:05 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 3 transfers | |
· | 10:40 PM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 24h15 | 11:55 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus | 10:40 PM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 32h10 | 7:50 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 2 transfers | |
· · | 10:40 PM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 25h10 | 12:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 2:25 AM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 28h25 | 7:50 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus+![]() | 2:25 AM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 22h40 | 2:05 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
· · | 2:25 AM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 30h35 | 10:00 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 AM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 39h35 | 7:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 3 transfers | |
+ FlixBus | 2:25 AM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 22h15 | 1:40 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 AM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 38h20 | 5:45 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 AM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 38h50 | 6:15 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 3 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 2:25 AM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 32h10 | 11:35 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 3 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 AM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 29h40 | 9:05 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 3 transfers | |
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Buses from Birmingham, AL to New York, NY run on average 30 times per day, taking around 23h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $107 (€88) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 861 miles (1386 km) distance in 20h 45m.
Distance 861 miles (1386 km) |
Average bus duration 23h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $107 (€88) |
Buses per day 30 |
Fastest bus 20h 45m |
First bus 1:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Leading museum of modern and contemporary art, home to influential works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and many others.
Major American art museum inside a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece. Its spiral galleries make the building itself part of the experience.
Vast urban park with lakes, meadows, museums, and scenic paths. It is the city’s classic outdoor escape and a true must-see.
Elevated park built on a former rail line, offering gardens, public art, and fresh perspectives on the West Side.
Bright, busy crossroads famous for giant screens, theaters, and nonstop energy. It is overwhelming, iconic, and quintessentially New York.
A thin, foldable slice with crisp crust and tangy tomato sauce. It is the city’s iconic fast meal, shaped by generations of neighborhood pizzerias.
A hand-rolled boiled and baked bagel, often topped with cream cheese and lox. New York water and long-standing bagel shops made it a city staple.
Salt-cured beef steamed until tender, usually served on rye with mustard. It is a classic Jewish deli sandwich strongly tied to New York food culture.
Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant highlighting contemporary American cuisine with refined tasting menus. Elegant setting and one of the city’s landmark tables.
Legendary coal-oven pizzeria serving classic New York pies in a casual, bustling setting. A long-standing favorite for an old-school slice experience.
Historic Jewish deli famed for towering pastrami sandwiches and classic counter service. Busy, traditional, and deeply tied to Lower East Side food culture.
Very high costs for hotels, dining, and attractions; transit is moderate, but overall NYC is pricier than most US and global city breaks.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Taxis: 15-20%. Cafes: round up or add $1-2 for drinks.
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