Freedom Riders National Monument
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- 205-568-3963
- Address
- Freedom Riders National Monument, Anniston, AL 36201
About Freedom Riders
Hours
Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot
The historic Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot, located at 1031 Gurnee Avenue. This is the Greyhound Depot the Freedom Riders attempted to integrate on May 14, 1961.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Changes to these hours
- 65th Anniversary Event, May 9: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
Please visit the Freedom Riders National Monument Interim Visitor Center, located at the Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitor Center (1330 Quintard Avenue). 24/7 access to interactive kiosk, passport stamps, brochures and junior ranger books in the Chamber vestibule.
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Getting there
Directions to the Bus Burning Site, from Atlanta and Points East: From I-20, take exit 179 toward AL-202 E/US-78/Coldwater. Merge onto Alabama State Highway 202. Turn right onto Old Birmingham Hwy. The Bus Burning site is located on the right. A gravel parking lot is available at the burn site with entry from the Old Birmingham Hwy. There is no authorized parking or pedestrian activity along State Route 202. For directions to the Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot, click on link below.
Weather
Temperatures can soar to extremes of heat and humidity in the summer and fall to a damp, wet, cold in the winter. During the summer season visitors should dress in light, comfortable clothing, wear comfortable shoes and use sunscreen. Drink plenty of fluids to maintain hydration. In the spring and fall, visitors should have a light jacket available as temperatures can drop suddenly. Winter temperatures can be unpredictable, ranging from mild to extremely cold
Things to do
Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Self-Guided Tours - Auto.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Freedom Riders ↗