Good to know
- Tickets
- Free to visit; no entrance fee.
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 hours to see both sites.
- Best time
- Spring and fall for comfortable weather. The depot exhibits are outdoors.
- Getting there
- The depot is in downtown Anniston and the bus burning site is about 15 minutes west. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is about 1 hour away by car.
Where to stay nearby
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Freedom Riders National Monument questions
What happened to the Freedom Riders in Anniston?
A mob attacked their Greyhound bus, slashed its tires and firebombed it outside town. The riders escaped the burning bus and were beaten as they got out.
Can you go inside the Anniston Greyhound station?
The outdoor exhibits and mural are open around the clock. Indoor access is limited, so check nps.gov before you go.
Where is the Freedom Riders bus burning site?
It is on Old Birmingham Highway west of Anniston. It is open sunrise to sunset and has signs but no facilities.
