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How to Get from Montgomery Airport to Selma

Montgomery Regional Airport is the airport to plan around for a trip to Selma. Rental cars, rideshares, taxis, shuttle services and a bus connection are options to check before travel.

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By Jared Mitchell

Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM), also called Dannelly Field, is the airport to plan around for a trip to Selma, Alabama. From Luxury Inn & Suites, the drive from the airport takes about 57 minutes; rental cars, rideshares, taxis and shuttle services are among the options to investigate for the journey.

  • Airport: Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM), at 4445 Selma Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36108.
  • Drive: About 57 minutes from Luxury Inn & Suites.
  • Ground transport: Rental cars, rideshares, taxis, independent shuttles and M Transit are options to check.
  • Bus connection: Greyhound has service between Montgomery and Selma; its Montgomery stop is at the Intermodal Center.

How far is Montgomery Regional Airport from Selma?

How far is Montgomery Regional Airport from Selma?

Montgomery Regional Airport is in Montgomery, and the drive to Selma takes about 57 minutes from Luxury Inn & Suites. Treat that as a planning figure, not a guarantee; traffic and road conditions can affect the trip.

The airport address is 4445 Selma Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36108. For local distances and getting around after arrival, see how to get around Selma.

Driving from MGM to Selma

Driving from MGM to Selma

A rental car gives you a direct way to continue from the airport to Selma. Rental-car companies at Montgomery Regional Airport include Avis, Alamo, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, Dollar, National and Thrifty.

Before booking, check the rental company’s current hours and vehicle availability against your arrival time. The airport directs drivers to ALGO Traffic for Alabama traffic information, live traffic cameras and road-condition updates. Check the official site before you go.

Rental cars, taxis and other transfer options

Rental cars, taxis and other transfer options

Several ground-transport options are available at Montgomery Regional Airport, but confirm pickup arrangements and availability before relying on one for the trip to Selma.

The airport identifies Uber and Lyft as rideshare options, with pickups in a designated passenger pickup area. Taxi service is available just outside baggage claim during airport operating hours. Independent shuttle services named by the airport include Checker & Deluxe Cab Company, King’s Airport Shuttle Service, On Time Transportation and Excel Transportation.

M Transit serves the airport; contact the Montgomery Area Transit System for routes, schedules and fares. Some nearby hotels offer guest shuttles, which can be requested when making a reservation. These airport-area services do not by themselves confirm a ride all the way to Selma, so check the destination and fare directly with the provider.

What should you confirm before landing?

What should you confirm before landing?

Confirm the pickup location, operating hours and destination with your chosen transport provider before flying. For a rental car, check the company’s hours for your arrival day; for a taxi or rideshare, verify where to meet the driver and whether a trip to Selma is available.

Greyhound has a Montgomery-to-Selma bus route. Its Montgomery stop is the Montgomery Intermodal Center, 495 Molton St, Montgomery, AL 36104, and its Selma stop is Selma Greyhound Station, 434 Broad St, Selma, AL 36701.

The bus stops are in the cities, so confirm how to travel between the airport and the Montgomery stop, and from the Selma stop to your final destination.

Greyhound advises passengers boarding in Montgomery to confirm the exact boarding location with station staff. The ticket contains the most up-to-date station address information.

Continuing from Selma to the motel

Once in Selma, plan the final leg to your accommodation separately from the airport transfer. For a bus arrival, confirm local transport from Selma Greyhound Station before traveling. A Selma day plan can help arrange local stops after arrival; this one-day Selma itinerary covers a practical sequence around the city.

FAQs

Which airport should you use for Selma?

Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM), also known as Dannelly Field, is the airport covered here for travel to Selma.

Can you get from Montgomery airport to Selma by bus?

Greyhound has a Montgomery-to-Selma route. Confirm how to reach its Montgomery stop from the airport and arrange transport onward from its Selma stop.

Are taxis and rideshares available at the airport?

The airport identifies Uber and Lyft rideshare pickups at a designated passenger area, and taxi service outside baggage claim during airport operating hours. Confirm current service and the destination with the provider.

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