There are 6 ways to get from Carowinds to Tuscaloosa by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane CLT - BHM
- Take the bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtownbus
7h 14m$153–723Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tuscaloosa Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0604
14h 24m$71–146Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Tuscaloosa Stationtrain Crescent
15h 24m$155–325Drive 440.4 mi
- Drive from Carowinds to Tuscaloosacar 440.4 mi
7h 38m$81–117Fly to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, drive
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane CLT - HSV
- Drive from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Tuscaloosacar
7h 44m$112–538Fly to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL)plane CLT - MSL
- Drive from Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) to Tuscaloosacar
7h 57m$180–643
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carowinds to Tuscaloosa is to bus which costs $70 - $150 and takes 14h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Carowinds to Tuscaloosa is to fly and bus which takes 7h 14m and costs $150 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Carowinds to Tuscaloosa. However, there are services departing from Westinghouse Blvd & Granite St and arriving at Tuscaloosa Bus Stop via South Blvd & Sharon Rd West, Scaleybark Station Bus Bay, Ashley Rd & Alleghany St, Charlotte Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Carowinds station to Tuscaloosa station. However, there are services departing from Sharon Rd West Station and arriving at Tuscaloosa Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 24m.
The distance between Carowinds and Tuscaloosa is 436 miles. The road distance is 443 miles.
The best way to get from Carowinds to Tuscaloosa without a car is to bus which takes 14h 24m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Carowinds to Tuscaloosa, including transfers.
Carowinds to Tuscaloosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Carowinds to Tuscaloosa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Carowinds to Tuscaloosa is to bus which takes 14h 24m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $330 and takes 15h 24m.
What companies run services between Carowinds, SC, USA and Tuscaloosa, AL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Carowinds to Tuscaloosa Bus Stop via Westinghouse Blvd & Granite St, Sharon Road West Station, South Blvd & Sharon Rd West, South Blvd & Whitton St, Scaleybark Station Bus Bay, Ashley Rd & Alleghany St, Trade St & Graham St, Charlotte Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 14h 24m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Tuscaloosa Station once daily. Tickets cost $150–320 and the journey takes 12h 3m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Tuscaloosa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–320
- 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/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tuscaloosa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Carowinds to Tuscaloosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Tuscaloosa is 1h behind Carowinds. It is currently 2:08 PM in Carowinds and 1:08 PM in Tuscaloosa.
Carowinds to Tuscaloosa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tuscaloosa Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carowinds to Tuscaloosa is 443 miles. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Carowinds to Tuscaloosa.
There are 117+ hotels available in Tuscaloosa.