Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument: A Sacred Journey

Getting There

• Walking

  The Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument is spread over four city blocks in downtown Birmingham, making walking the most convenient way to explore [4, 16]. Start at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and then cross 16th Street North to reach Kelly Ingram Park [18]. From the park, the 16th Street Baptist Church is a short walk south along 6th Avenue North to 17th Street North, then turn right [18]. The A.G. Gaston Motel is a few blocks away. There are no fees for visiting the monument itself, but the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute has an admission fee [3, 34].

• Public Transport

  Birmingham's public transportation, MAX Transit, offers bus service to the downtown area where the monument is located [12, 14, 15]. Several routes serve the area, including the Magic City Connector (Bus 90), which stops at major points of interest [12]. A one-way fare on MAX Transit is $1.50, with discounted fares of $0.75 for seniors (62+), people with disabilities, military personnel, and Medicare cardholders [15]. Exact fare is required when paying on board [12]. An all-day pass costs $3 for adults and $2 for eligible riders [12].

• Taxi/Ride-Share

  Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are readily available in Birmingham [22, 29]. A taxi ride from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), located about 6 miles from downtown, to the monument will cost approximately $15-$25, depending on traffic [7, 30]. Several taxi companies operate at the airport, including American Cab Company, Birmingham Metro Cab Company, and King Cab, LLC [22]. Uber and Lyft fares vary depending on demand, but a similar trip would likely fall within the same price range [30, 31].