There are 5 ways to get from State College to Tuscaloosa by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Penn State University Park Airport, bus
best- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane SCE - BHM
- Take the bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtownbus
8h 18m$196–920Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tuscaloosa Bus Stopbus
25h 5m$156–270Bus, train
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Tuscaloosa Stationtrain
27h 8m$241–550Drive 870.6 mi
- Drive from State College to Tuscaloosacar 870.6 mi
15h 31m$159–230Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane MDT - BHM
- Take the bus from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth to Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtownbus
10h 1m$210–939
State College to Tuscaloosa by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from State College to Tuscaloosa is to bus which costs $150 - $270 and takes 25h 5m.
The fastest way to get from State College to Tuscaloosa is to fly and bus which takes 8h 18m and costs $190 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from State College station to Tuscaloosa. However, there are services departing from State College Bus Station and arriving at Tuscaloosa Bus Stop via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 5m.
The distance between State College and Tuscaloosa is 775 miles. The road distance is 875.7 miles.
The best way to get from State College to Tuscaloosa without a car is to bus which takes 25h 5m and costs $150 - $270.
It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from State College to Tuscaloosa, including transfers.
State College to Tuscaloosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from State College Bus Station.
State College to Tuscaloosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Tuscaloosa is 1h behind State College. It is currently 1:24 AM in State College and 12:24 AM in Tuscaloosa.
Yes, the driving distance between State College to Tuscaloosa is 876 miles. It takes approximately 15h 31m to drive from State College to Tuscaloosa.
What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Tuscaloosa, AL, USA?
You can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Tuscaloosa Bus Stop via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 25h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Tuscaloosa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–500
- 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
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
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