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There are 9 ways to get from California to Tuscaloosa by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane SNA - BHM
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtownbus bus
    8h 3m
    $217–677

  2. Fly from San Diego International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane SAN - BHM
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtownbus bus
    8h 50m
    $142–490

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Tuscaloosa Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0604
    43h 15m
    $374–558

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tuscaloosa Stationtrain train Crescent
    2d 4h
    $1,259–1,946

  5. Drive  1,993.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Tuscaloosacar car 1,993.2 mi
    31h 52m
    $341–493

  6. Fly from Long Beach Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane LGB - BHM
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtownbus bus
    9h 40m
    $236–916

  7. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane LAX - BHM
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtownbus bus
    9h 30m
    $143–488

  8. Fly from Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane SMF - BHM
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtownbus bus
    9h 23m
    $177–668

  9. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane ONT - BHM
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtownbus bus
    10h 25m
    $188–699

California to Tuscaloosa by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration43h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$374Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,858 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between California, USA and Tuscaloosa, AL, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tuscaloosa Bus Stop via Dallas Bus Station in around 43h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Tuscaloosa Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 2d 4h.

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