Birmingham To Atlanta Airport Shuttle Service Begins This Week

BIRMINGHAM, AL - A new shuttle service began operations in Birmingham this week that will take passengers from Birmingham to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and back. Richmond, Virginia-based Groome Transportation will offer shuttles picking up at the Festival Shopping Center on Crestwood Boulevard for one way or round trip service.

Groome will offer 14 daily round trips, seven days a week. The first shuttle leaves at 1 a.m. and the last one leaves at 8:30 p.m. Shuttles from Atlanta to Birmingham begin at 5:30 a.m. and end at 1 a.m. Cost for adults is $29 one-way and $58 for a round trip. Children three to seven years old ride for $14 each way, and children under three ride for free.

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Reservations are required in advance, and can purchase online or by calling (205) 719-0469 at least 24 hours in advance, to avoid potential delays at your time of travel.

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