There are 4 ways to get from Louisiana to Tuscaloosa by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tuscaloosa Stationtrain Crescent
5h 56m$95–200Drive 291 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Orleans to Tuscaloosacar 291 mi
4h 43m$54–77Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jacksonbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the bus from Jackson to Tuscaloosa Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0604
8h 20m$58–113Fly, bus
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane MSY - BHM
- Take the bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtownbus
5h 49m$183–808
Louisiana to Tuscaloosa by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Louisiana to Tuscaloosa is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Louisiana to Tuscaloosa is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisiana station to Tuscaloosa. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Tuscaloosa Bus Stop via Jackson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Tuscaloosa Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Louisiana and Tuscaloosa is 300 miles. The road distance is 292.7 miles.
The best way to get from Louisiana to Tuscaloosa without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs $95 - $200.
The train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tuscaloosa Station takes 5h 56m including transfers and departs once daily.
Louisiana to Tuscaloosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
Louisiana to Tuscaloosa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from Louisiana to Tuscaloosa is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Louisiana, USA and Tuscaloosa, AL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tuscaloosa Station once daily. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Tuscaloosa Bus Stop via Jackson in around 8h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Jackson to Tuscaloosa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Louisiana to Tuscaloosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Jackson station.
Louisiana to Tuscaloosa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tuscaloosa Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Louisiana to Tuscaloosa is 293 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Louisiana to Tuscaloosa.
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