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Birmingham Museum Of Art
Major regional art museum with a strong collection spanning Asian, European, American, African, and decorative arts. A top cultural stop in downtown Birmingham.
Flights from Raleigh, NC to Birmingham, AL depart on average 14 times per day, taking around 5h 13m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $177 (€145) but you can travel from only $84 (€69) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 20:43. The fastest flight covers the 489 miles (787 km) distance in 3h 41m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 489 miles (787 km) |
Average flight duration 5h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $177 (€145) |
Flights per day 14 |
Fastest flight 3h 41m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 8:43 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Raleigh, NC to Birmingham, AL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $84. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $84, and a flight costs an average of $177.
Distance: 489 miles (787 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$354 Average price | $185 Average price | $155 Average price Cheapest | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 13m Average total duration Fastest 5h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 25m Average total duration 14h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 19m Average total duration 12h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to Birmingham, AL:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Birmingham, AL costing on average $185 (€151).
A bus is $199 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Birmingham, AL costing on average $354 (€289).
Other travel options to Birmingham, AL take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 49m.
Train takes on average 14h 55m.
The table below shows live departures for Raleigh, NC to Birmingham, AL flights for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:29 PM Raleigh, NC | 6h30 | 4:59 AM Birmingham, AL | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:55 PM Raleigh, NC | 5h04 | 4:59 AM Birmingham, AL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Well-known historic neighborhood with distinctive streetscape, nightlife energy, murals, and easy walking access to local landmarks. Popular with younger visitors.
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Costs are moderate by U.S. standards. Dining and coffee are fairly priced, while upscale restaurants and central hotels cost more.
Tip 15-20% in restaurants before tax; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis 10-15%, hotel staff USD 2-5, and round up for coffee only if desired.
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