There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to Tuscaloosa by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Fly Philadelphia International Airport 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
6h 7m$238–1,018Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane PHL - ATL
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tuscaloosa Bus Stopbus
8h 44m$91–526Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Tuscaloosa Stationtrain Crescent
23h 20m$320–650Bus (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
25h 30m$163–306Drive 922.6 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Tuscaloosacar 922.6 mi
15h 55m$169–244Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)plane PHL - GTR
- Drive from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Tuscaloosacar
7h 23m$145–672Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane BWI - BHM
- Take the bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtownbus
6h 48m$209–1,423Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane DCA - BHM
- Take the bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtownbus
7h 53m$280–1,805Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane LGA - BHM
- Take the bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtownbus
8h 35m$254–1,578Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, drive
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane DCA - HSV
- Drive from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Tuscaloosacar
8h 7m$199–1,480
Philadelphia to Tuscaloosa by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Tuscaloosa is to fly and bus which costs $90 - $550 and takes 8h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Tuscaloosa is to fly and bus which takes 6h 7m and costs $230 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Tuscaloosa. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Tuscaloosa Bus Stop via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Tuscaloosa Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23h 20m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Tuscaloosa is 847 miles. The road distance is 928 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Tuscaloosa without a car is to train which takes 23h 20m and costs $320 - $650.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Philadelphia to Tuscaloosa, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Tuscaloosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Tuscaloosa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Tuscaloosa is to train which takes 23h 20m and costs $320 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $310 and takes 25h 30m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Tuscaloosa, AL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Tuscaloosa Station once daily. Tickets cost $320–650 and the journey takes 23h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Tuscaloosa Bus Stop via Atlanta Bus Station in around 25h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Golden Triangle Regional Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Golden Triangle Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Tuscaloosa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- 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/
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/
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/
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/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–250
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tuscaloosa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tuscaloosa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Tuscaloosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Tuscaloosa is 1h behind Philadelphia. It is currently 1:09 PM in Philadelphia and 12:09 PM in Tuscaloosa.
Philadelphia to Tuscaloosa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tuscaloosa Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Tuscaloosa is 928 miles. It takes approximately 15h 55m to drive from Philadelphia to Tuscaloosa.
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