There are 11 ways to get from Katy to Tuscaloosa by bus, plane, train, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, bus
best- Take the bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane HOU - BHM
- Take the bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtownbus
6h 24m$184–877Drive 621.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Katy to Tuscaloosacar 621.5 mi
11h 6m$114–164Bus, train
- Take the bus from Katy to Downtown Houstonbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tuscaloosa Stationtrain
14h 46m$214–347Bus, train via Houston
- Take the bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tuscaloosa Stationtrain
18h 23m$368–581Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane IAH - BHM
- Take the bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtownbus
6h 55m$185–880Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Meridian, train
- Take the bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Meridian (MEI)plane IAH - MEI
- Take the train from Meridian Union Station to Tuscaloosa Stationtrain
7h 3m$131–480Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, drive
- Take the bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane IAH - HSV
- Drive from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Tuscaloosacar
7h 26m$134–655Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Jackson/Vicksburg, bus
- Take the bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane HOU - JAN
- Take the bus from Jackson to Tuscaloosa Bus Stopbus
8h 21m$129–442Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Jackson/Vicksburg, bus
- Take the bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane IAH - JAN
- Take the bus from Jackson to Tuscaloosa Bus Stopbus
8h 47m$130–455Bus via Houston
- Take the bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus
- Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
- Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Tuscaloosa Bus Stopbus
17h 33mBus
- Take the bus from Katy to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Longview Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Tuscaloosa Bus Stopbus
18h 5m$120–194
Katy to Tuscaloosa by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Katy to Tuscaloosa is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Katy to Tuscaloosa is to bus and fly which takes 6h 24m and costs $180 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Katy to Tuscaloosa. However, there are services departing from Katy, TX and arriving at Tuscaloosa Bus Stop via St Joseph Pkwy @ Main St, Houston and Longview Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 33m.
The distance between Katy and Tuscaloosa is 675 miles. The road distance is 625.1 miles.
The best way to get from Katy to Tuscaloosa without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 46m and costs $210 - $350.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Katy to Tuscaloosa, including transfers.
Katy to Tuscaloosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Katy station.
Katy to Tuscaloosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Houston Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katy to Tuscaloosa is 625 miles. It takes approximately 11h 6m to drive from Katy to Tuscaloosa.
Book your Katy to Tuscaloosa bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Katy, TX, USA and Tuscaloosa, AL, USA?
You can take a bus from Katy, TX to Tuscaloosa Bus Stop via Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St, St Joseph Pkwy @ Main St, Franklin St @ Mentor, Houston, and Longview Bus Station in around 17h 33m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Meridian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tuscaloosa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tuscaloosa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Meridian Union Station to Tuscaloosa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- RedCoach
- 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
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Katy to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Katy to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson to Tuscaloosa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson to Tuscaloosa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Longview Bus Station to Tuscaloosa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Katy to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Longview Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Longview Bus Station to Tuscaloosa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Houston to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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