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Welcome to Max Transit! Our buses operate on set schedules (approximate and subject to change), stopping at convenient spots throughout Birmingham and surrounding areas. All buses are ADA-accessible.

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Bus Routes

Check out the three bus lines we offer to cater to different needs across our service area. In addition to our bus lines, Max On-Demand offers curbside to curbside transportation in select service areas.

Birmingham Xpress (BX)

(orange buses) is a state-of-the-art Bus Rapid Transit system offering rail-like convenience and efficiency with the flexibility of a bus. BX runs east to west, connecting neighborhoods and popular destinations from the Woodlawn Transit Center to the Birmingham CrossPlex Transit Center. Buses include Wi-Fi (MAX_WiFi), charging stations, and bike racks.

The Magic City Connector (MCC)

(red buses) is sponsored by Coca-Cola. It runs along 20th St. from Homewood City Center to Uptown in Birmingham, connecting to routes leading to many city attractions. Buses include Wi-Fi (MAX_WiFi), charging stations, and bike racks.

Max Fixed Route

(blue buses) includes all buses serving fixed routes outside of the Magic City Connector and Birmingham Xpress in the outlying areas of Birmingham. Routes are combined under North / East and South / West Routes below. Buses include bike racks.

Routes and Schedules

Birmingham Xpress (BX)

Magic City Connector (MCC)

Max Fixed Routes - North and East Routes

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Eastwood
Locations Served: Woodlawn Transit Center, Eastwood Walmart
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Kingston
Locations Served: Downtown Birmingham, Phillips Academy, Morton Simpson Homes
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Tarrant
Locations Served: Downtown Birmingham, Downtown Post Office,Park Place Apts, YMCA, BJCC, Norwood, Patton Park, Tarrant Shopping Center, Inglenook
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North Birmingham
Locations Served: Downtown Birmingham, Alabama Power, Boutwell Auditorium, Linn Park, Museum of Art, Jefferson County Courthouse, BJCC, North Birmingham Library, Collegeville, Hudson School, Salvation Army
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Centerpoint
Locations Served: Central Station, Woodlawn Transit Center, Walmart Roebuck, Jefferson State
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Fairmont
Locations Served: Downtown Birmingham, Boutwell Auditorium, Museum of Art, Bjcc, Dhr,Acipco, North Birmingham Homes

Max Fixed Routes - South and West Routes

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South Bessemer
Location Served : Central Station, Princeton Hospital, West End Academy, Downtown Bessemer, Bessemer Library, Pipe Shop, WestLake Mall, UAB Medical West, Bessemer Civic Center , Bessemer Social Security Service, Amazon
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Jefferson Wenonah
Location Served: Central Station , Princeton Hospital, Wenonah High School, Kimbrough Homes, Lawson State College,United Mobility, Amazon
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Ensley
Location Served : Central Station, Library- Wylan Branch, Legion Field Stadium
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Pratt Ensley
Location Served : Downtown Birmingham, Civil Rights Museum, Smithfield Court , Westgate Shopping Center, Birmingham Shopping Center, Birmingham Southern College, DMV, Downtown Ensley, Freedom Manor
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Fairfield
Location served : Crossplex Transit Center, Western Hills Mall, Miles College, Aaron Aronov (Dollar Tree)
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Idlewild Palisades
Location Served : Downtown Birmingham, UAB Hospital, Five Points South, Southside Library, South Highland Post Office, TASC, Palisades Shopping Center, Barbers/Mayfield Diary, Robert Jemison Road
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Highway 31 South
Location Served : Centre Station, UAB Hospital, Five Points South, City of Vestavia, City of Hoover, Hoover Library, Riverchase Galleria Lorna Road
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Bessemer
Location Served : Central Station, Crossplex, Five Points West, Bessemer Super Highway, Downtown Bessemer, Bessemer Post Office, Bessemer Library, Jonesboro Community, Amazon
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South Powderly
Location Served : Elmwood Station ( GoldWire and 6th), Arthur Shores and Hugh Denman, Electra and Goldenpines, Library - Titusville Branch
280
Highway 280
Location Served : Central Station, UAB, Five Point South, The Summit, Marriot Hotel, The Colonnade, Inverness Plaza, Walmart, Grandview Medical Center

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