Birmingham train station is the Birmingham Intermodal Facility at 1801 Morris Avenue, downtown. Amtrak’s Crescent serves the station, which brings rail together with local and intercity buses and shuttles; it’s about a 13-minute walk from Kings Inn Civic Center/UAB.
- Station: Birmingham Intermodal Facility, 1801 Morris Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Rail service: Amtrak’s Crescent
- From Kings Inn: About a 13-minute walk, or about 2 minutes by car
- Connections: Local and intercity buses and shuttles
Where Birmingham station is
Birmingham station sits downtown between the railroad viaduct and Morris Avenue, across the blocks from 16th to 19th Streets. The Birmingham Intermodal Facility opened to Amtrak in 2018, replacing smaller Amtrak and MAX bus stations. Railroad Park lies south of the station’s viaduct; the 19-acre green space opened in 2010.
For rail arrivals, the station is about a 13-minute walk from Kings Inn Civic Center/UAB. If you’re arriving by air instead, Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is about 10 minutes by car from Kings Inn.
Walking from the station toward the Civic Center
The station and the Civic Center/UAB hotel are close enough for a walk of about 13 minutes. The supplied route gives a travel time, but not street-by-street directions, so use a map for the specific walking route. If you’d rather drive, the trip from Kings Inn to the station is about 2 minutes by car.
To add a downtown stroll to your plans, the one-day Birmingham itinerary on foot focuses on exploring the city center. Railroad Park is beside the station area, on the south side of the viaduct.
Rail services and local connections
Amtrak’s Crescent is the rail service at Birmingham station. The intermodal facility also brings together local and intercity buses and shuttles, and the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority maintains offices there.
Check the current Crescent schedule with Amtrak when planning a departure or arrival. Train times can shape how you arrange a connection, so confirm the rail and onward transport details before setting out. For air arrivals, the route from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Kings Inn takes about 10 minutes by car.
Station facilities and departure planning
Birmingham station has a staffed ticket sales office, but no Amtrak ticketing kiosk. Facilities include an ATM, elevator, restrooms and vending machines. The platform, restrooms, ticket office, waiting room and water fountain are accessible, and a wheelchair and wheelchair lift are available.
Amtrak advises arriving at least 60 minutes before departure if you’re checking baggage or need ticketing or passenger assistance. If you don’t need those services, arrive at least 30 minutes before departure. Checked-baggage service and storage are available; storage may have a fee, and baggage carts aren’t available.
Before you go: Station services and facilities can change, so check the official site before you go. For current station details, consult Amtrak.
FAQs
What is the official name of Birmingham’s Amtrak station?
It is the Birmingham Intermodal Facility, at 1801 Morris Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35203.
Which train serves Birmingham station?
Amtrak’s Crescent serves the station. Check Amtrak for current departure times.
Can you buy tickets at the station?
There is a staffed ticket sales office, but no Amtrak ticketing kiosk.
Is parking available at the station?
Free same-day and overnight parking is available, but spaces aren’t guaranteed.