Talladega, Alabama — Ultimate City Guide

Why go

City in Alabama, United States.
Served by St Clair County Airport (PLR).

History

Talladega is a city in and the county seat of Talladega County, Alabama, United States. It was incorporated in 1835. At the 2020 census, the population was 15,861. Talladega is approximately 50 miles (80 km) east of one of the state's largest cities, Birmingham.

Airports

Anniston Regional Airport (ANB) 18 mi to the centre

Anniston, AL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.

Indoor | Outdoor

Talladega Municipal Airport (ASN) 10 mi to the centre

Talladega, AL, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

Indoor | Outdoor

St Clair County Airport (PLR) 12 mi to the centre

Pell City, AL, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

Indoor | Outdoor

Thomas C Russell Field (ALX) 36 mi to the centre

Alexander City, AL, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

Indoor | Outdoor

Northeast Alabama Regional Airport (GAD) 37 mi to the centre

Gadsden, AL, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

Indoor | Outdoor

Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport 21 mi to the centre

Sylacauga, AL, US

Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season

May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season

April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding

Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is St Clair County Airport (PLR); 15 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Talladega, Alabama. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Areawide Community Transportation System

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

Amtrak

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach

Intercity coach

Intercity coach

Intercity coach