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How to get fromNew Orleans to Tuscaloosaby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans to Tuscaloosa by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tuscaloosa Stationtrain train Crescent
    5h 56m
    $95–200

  2. Drive 291 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Orleans to Tuscaloosacar car 291 mi
    4h 43m
    $54–77

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the bus from Jackson to Tuscaloosa Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0604
    8h 20m
    $57–112

  4. Fly to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)plane plane MSY - GTR
    2. Drive from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Tuscaloosacar car
    7h 24m
    $104–501

  5. Fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane MSY - BHM
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtownbus bus
    7h 32m
    $177–817

New Orleans to Tuscaloosa by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, 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.

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