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Getting Around

Greater Birmingham delivers big city amenities, without the headaches of big city traffic. Retail space, hotels and entertainment options are all conveniently clustered in a few key areas, making it easy to find exactly what you’re looking for.

  • Taxi Services

    Public Transit & Shuttle Services

    • The Magic City Connector

      The Magic City Connector

      A fast, frequent public transit bus service operated by MAX Transit in Birmingham, Alabama. The Magic City Connector navigates through the downtown area and its attractions. The connector runs a route along 20th street from the Uptown District at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex to Downtown Homewood. Stops include the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB, the Birmingham Museum of Art and Vulcan Park & Museum. Enjoy free Wi-Fi while exploring.

    • Birmingham Door-To-Door Shuttle Service

      Provides van service to and from the Birmingham International Airport to any point within the state of Alabama. Charges are quoted via telephone. Reservations required.

      P: (205) 591-5550

    • E-Shuttle Service

      Provides car and van service from the Birmingham International Airport to all points within a 900 mile radius. Reservations required.

      P: (205) 702-4566

    • Southern Sports

      Offering shuttle service to the Talladega race (Saturday and Sunday) for both races, and for University of Alabama home football games.

      P: (205) 965-5509

    • Reunion Tours and Travel

      Safe, comfortable rides from a team of licensed professional drivers with years of experience.


      P: (205) 848-8197

    • BJCTA/MAX Transit

      MAXX On-Demand is a shared ride service that lets you book, track, and ride—all from an easy-to-use app. Great when you need a ride to the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport! What to Know • Cost: $1.50 per ride + $0.75 for each additional passenger • Hours: Monday–Saturday, 5 a.m.–9 p.m. • Learn more at maxtransit.org

      P: (205) 521-0101

    Rideshare

    • Uber is a transportation and ridesharing technology company that allows passengers to book rides and drivers to charge fares and get paid via a smartphone app.

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    • Lyft is an American company that provides on-demand ridesharing services, including standard rides, luxury options, and shared rides. It also offers services like shared bikes, scooters, car rentals, and business solutions, all accessible through the Lyft app in the United States and Canada.

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