There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Tuscaloosa by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane PHL - BHM
- Take the bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtownbus
4h 41m$228–1,002Fly to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)plane PHL - GTR
- Drive from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Tuscaloosacar
5h 57m$130–599Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Tuscaloosa Stationtrain Crescent
24h 39m$303–653Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tuscaloosa Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0604
27h 46m$155–306Drive 915.9 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Tuscaloosacar 915.9 mi
15h 45m$168–242
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Tuscaloosa by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Tuscaloosa is to bus which costs $150 - $310 and takes 27h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Tuscaloosa is to fly and bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $220 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Tuscaloosa. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A and arriving at Tuscaloosa Bus Stop via Broad St & Snyder Av, Philadelphia Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Tuscaloosa station. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at Tuscaloosa Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 39m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Tuscaloosa is 838 miles. The road distance is 921.2 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Tuscaloosa without a car is to train which takes 24h 39m and costs $300 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Tuscaloosa, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Tuscaloosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Tuscaloosa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Tuscaloosa is to train which takes 24h 39m and costs $300 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $310 and takes 27h 46m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Tuscaloosa, AL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Tuscaloosa Station once daily. Tickets cost $300–650 and the journey takes 23h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A to Tuscaloosa Bus Stop via Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS, Broad St & Snyder Av, Broad St & Walnut St, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 27h 46m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Golden Triangle Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Golden Triangle Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Tuscaloosa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- 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 Philadelphia Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Tuscaloosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Tuscaloosa is 1h behind Philadelphia Airport (PHL). It is currently 4:19 AM in Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and 3:19 AM in Tuscaloosa.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Tuscaloosa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tuscaloosa Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Tuscaloosa is 921 miles. It takes approximately 15h 45m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Tuscaloosa.
There are 104+ hotels available in Tuscaloosa.