There are 7 ways to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tuscaloosa by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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
3h 44m$155–749Bus
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
11h 11m$67–135Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Tuscaloosa Stationtrain Crescent
13h 55m$145–315Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to Tuscaloosa438 mi
7h 26mDrive 438 mi
- Drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tuscaloosacar 438 mi
7h 26m$80–116Fly 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
4h 13m$103–534Fly 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
4h 27m$177–585
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tuscaloosa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tuscaloosa is to bus which costs $65 - $140 and takes 11h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tuscaloosa is to fly and bus which takes 3h 44m and costs $150 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tuscaloosa. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Douglas Airport and arriving at Tuscaloosa Bus Stop via Transit Center- Bay E, Charlotte Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte Airport (CLT) station to Tuscaloosa station. However, there are services departing from CTC Station and arriving at Tuscaloosa Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
The distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Tuscaloosa is 415 miles. The road distance is 440.5 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tuscaloosa without a car is to bus which takes 11h 11m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tuscaloosa, including transfers.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tuscaloosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tuscaloosa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tuscaloosa is to bus which takes 11h 11m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $320 and takes 13h 55m.
What companies run services between Charlotte Airport (CLT), USA and Tuscaloosa, AL, USA?
You can take a bus from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Tuscaloosa Bus Stop via Transit Center- Bay V, Transit Center- Bay E, 4th St & Graham St, Charlotte Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 11h 11m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Tuscaloosa Station once daily. Tickets cost $140–310 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
- $110–700
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
- 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
- $110–700
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
- $80–550
- 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
- $130–800
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Tuscaloosa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (205) 719-0469
- [email protected]
- Website
- Groome Transportation
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
- Groome Transportation
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tuscaloosa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to Tuscaloosa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tuscaloosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Tuscaloosa is 1h behind Charlotte Airport (CLT). It is currently 6:12 PM in Charlotte Airport (CLT) and 5:12 PM in Tuscaloosa.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tuscaloosa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tuscaloosa Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tuscaloosa is 441 miles. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tuscaloosa.
There are 104+ hotels available in Tuscaloosa.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Tuscaloosa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.