Greyhound mural at the Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot.
Park report
Hours Exceptions
Note65th Anniversary Event
Current Alerts
How this is rated
Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good2 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available4 activities
Park Name
InfoFreedom Riders National Monument
Designation
InfoNational Monument
State(s)
InfoAL
Phone
Info205-568-3963
frri_information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe 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.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoAfrican American Heritage, Incarceration, Jails and Prisons + 6 more
Weather Info
InfoTemperatures 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 co
Getting There
InfoDirections 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. Th
Location
Info33.6353° N, -85.9064° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website