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How to get fromLafayette to Tuscaloosaby bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Lafayette to Tuscaloosa by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tuscaloosa Stationtrain train Crescent
    9h 16m
    $111–234

  2. Drive 381 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lafayette to Tuscaloosacar car 381 mi
    7h 7m
    $70–101

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jackson to Tuscaloosa Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 40m
    $78–149

  4. Fly to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)plane plane LFT - GTR
    2. Drive from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Tuscaloosacar car
    5h 49m
    $98–432

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tuscaloosa Stationtrain train Crescent
    11h 21m
    $135–295

  6. Fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane LFT - BHM
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtownbus bus
    6h 10m
    $176–728

Lafayette to Tuscaloosa by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 434.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 16m

What companies run services between Lafayette, LA, USA and Tuscaloosa, AL, USA?

You can take a bus from Lafayette to Tuscaloosa Bus Stop via New Orleans Bus Station and Jackson in around 11h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Tuscaloosa Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 11h 21m.

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