There are 10 ways to get from California to Tuscaloosa by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane SNA - BHM
- Take the bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtownbus
8h 3m$347–1,227Fly from San Diego International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane SAN - BHM
- Take the bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtownbus
9h 16m$278–1,020Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to Dallasbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Tuscaloosa Bus Stopbus
39h 25m$358–580Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tuscaloosa Stationtrain Crescent
2d 4h$742–1,495Drive 1,993.2 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Tuscaloosacar 1,993.2 mi
31h 51m$364–526Fly from Long Beach Airport, bus
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane LGB - BHM
- Take the bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtownbus
9h 34m$296–1,166Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane LAX - BHM
- Take the bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtownbus
9h 40m$283–1,028Fly from Sacramento International Airport, bus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane SMF - BHM
- Take the bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtownbus
9h 23m$327–1,268Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane BUR - BHM
- Take the bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtownbus
9h 22m$312–1,174Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Tuscaloosa Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0604
43h 15m$323–620
California to Tuscaloosa by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Tuscaloosa is to bus which costs $320 - $650 and takes 43h 15m.
The fastest way to get from California to Tuscaloosa is to fly and bus which takes 8h 3m and costs $340 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from California to Tuscaloosa. However, there are services departing from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles and arriving at Tuscaloosa Bus Stop via El Paso, Jefferson @ Marsalis - E - Ns and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from California to Tuscaloosa station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Tuscaloosa Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between California and Tuscaloosa is 1869 miles. The road distance is 2004.8 miles.
The best way to get from California to Tuscaloosa without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 39h 25m and costs $350 - $600.
It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from California to Tuscaloosa, including transfers.
California to Tuscaloosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Tuscaloosa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Tuscaloosa is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 39h 25m and costs $350 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 4h.
What companies run services between California, USA and Tuscaloosa, AL, USA?
You can take a bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to Tuscaloosa Bus Stop via El Paso, Dallas, Jefferson @ Marsalis - E - Ns, Commerce @ Griffin - E - Mb, and Dallas Bus Station in around 39h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Tuscaloosa Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 2d 4h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,200
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,300
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,200
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,300
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,300
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $600–1,300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tuscaloosa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (205) 719-0469
- [email protected]
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com
- Schedules at
- https://groometransportation.com/birmingham/
Bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com
- Schedules at
- https://groometransportation.com/birmingham/
Bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com
- Schedules at
- https://groometransportation.com/birmingham/
Bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com
- Schedules at
- https://groometransportation.com/birmingham/
Bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com
- Schedules at
- https://groometransportation.com/birmingham/
Bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com
- Schedules at
- https://groometransportation.com/birmingham/
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from El Paso to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from El Paso to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $100–230
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Tuscaloosa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $130–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–430
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Tuscaloosa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
California to Tuscaloosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Tuscaloosa is 2h ahead of California. It is currently 9:56 PM in California and 11:56 PM in Tuscaloosa.
California to Tuscaloosa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Tuscaloosa is 2005 miles. It takes approximately 31h 51m to drive from California to Tuscaloosa.
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