Amtrak Crescent – Alabama Stops

Transportation · Alabama · Paid

Amtrak Crescent rail service connecting Alabama with stops in Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and Anniston, offering overnight travel for fathers and families between New York and New Orleans. Fares vary by route and advance purchase; tickets available online, by phone, or at stations. Dads can check schedules at amtrak.com; valid photo ID required for travel. The Birmingham Morris Avenue station operates on Amtrak arrival and departure schedules.

Contact & Details

Address: 1819 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL 35203

Phone: 800-872-7245

Hours: Varies by schedule

About Transportation for Fathers

Transportation assistance helps fathers get to work, court, medical appointments, and childcare. Public transit passes are often available free or discounted through TANF, Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT), and social service agencies. Many job training programs cover bus passes. The Ways to Work program and some community action agencies provide low-interest car loans to working parents. State DMVs typically require proof of insurance and current registration; low-cost insurance programs exist for low-income drivers in several states (California's Low Cost Auto Insurance is one example). For rural fathers without reliable transit, dial-a-ride and volunteer driver programs are coordinated through Area Agencies on Aging and community action agencies. Medicaid NEMT covers rides to covered medical visits at no cost. This directory includes transit authorities, Medicaid NEMT providers, and car-ownership assistance programs.

Transportation in Alabama

Alabama family law runs through circuit courts in each of its 67 counties, with the Alabama Department of Human Resources handling child support enforcement. Major population centers include Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, and Huntsville. Fathers can access free family court help through the Alabama Access to Justice Commission and Legal Services Alabama.

More Transportation in Alabama

  • Birmingham Transit Authority (MAX) — Public bus system serving the Birmingham metro area, including routes to employment, schools, medical facilities, and shopping for fathers a
  • Montgomery Area Transit System (MATS) — Public bus service in the Montgomery area offering routes to employment, schools, medical facilities, and shopping for fathers and families.
  • The Wave Transit – Mobile — Public bus service for the Mobile area, including routes to employment, schools, medical facilities, and shopping for fathers and families.
  • Huntsville Transit — Public bus service for the Huntsville area offering routes to employment, schools, medical facilities, and shopping for fathers and families
  • Alabama Department of Transportation – Rural Transit — State rural transit programs connecting small Alabama communities with employment, medical care, and essential services for fathers and fami
  • Tuscaloosa Transit Authority — Public bus service serving Tuscaloosa and Northport including routes to employment, schools, and medical facilities for fathers and families

Transportation — Common Questions

Can I get help affording a car?
Some community action agencies and programs like Ways to Work, Wheels to Work, or Good News Garage offer low-interest loans or donated vehicles to working parents. Eligibility typically requires employment or training and income under a threshold. Waitlists can be long.
What is Medicaid NEMT?
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation — Medicaid must cover rides to and from covered medical appointments at no cost. Call the transportation number on the back of your Medicaid card to schedule. Rides must be arranged in advance (usually 2–3 business days).
Are there reduced-fare transit options?
Most transit agencies offer reduced fares for seniors, disabled riders, and Medicaid enrollees. TANF and some workforce programs include transit passes. Some employers subsidize transit through pre-tax benefits. Contact your local transit authority for eligibility.
What if I live in a rural area with no bus?
Dial-a-ride services, volunteer driver programs through Area Agencies on Aging, rural transit partnerships, and Medicaid NEMT serve rural residents. Community action agencies coordinate much of this. Call 211 for a local referral.