Birmingham, Alabama is served by several public transportation options. The Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) provides bus service throughout the city of Birmingham and surrounding suburbs. The MAX Bus Rapid Transit system operates five routes within the city, providing faster service than regular bus routes. There is also a free downtown shuttle service that runs during peak hours Monday through Friday. For those traveling outside the city limits, Amtrak’s “Heartland Flyer” offers passenger train service to various stations along its route. Greyhound Lines serves as another option for long-distance travel with stops in Birmingham and other cities across Alabama and beyond. Additionally, both Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Huntsville International Airport (HSV) provide access to domestic and international flights for travelers looking to take to the skies.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Birmingham (zip 35204) takes 22.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Birmingham (zip 35204) get to work:
- 69.7% drive their own car alone
- 20.9% carpool with others
- 0.7% work from home
- 5.9% take mass transit