There are 6 ways to get from Tulane University to Tuscaloosa by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tuscaloosa Stationtrain Crescent
7h 37m$98–203Drive 294.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tulane University to Tuscaloosacar 294.1 mi
4h 50m$54–78Bus
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jacksonbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the bus from Jackson to Tuscaloosa Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0604
10h 12m$62–123Fly to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)plane MSY - GTR
- Drive from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Tuscaloosacar
8h 20m$104–493Fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, 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
8h 28m$177–819Fly to Montgomery Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM)plane MSY - MGM
- Drive from Montgomery-Airport-MGM to Tuscaloosacar
8h 3m$101–482
Tulane University to Tuscaloosa by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tulane University to Tuscaloosa is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Tulane University to Tuscaloosa is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Tulane University to Tuscaloosa. However, there are services departing from Freret St. at Tulane/Loyola and arriving at Tuscaloosa Bus Stop via New Orleans Bus Station and Jackson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Tulane University to Tuscaloosa station. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Tuscaloosa Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Tulane University and Tuscaloosa is 306 miles. The road distance is 295.8 miles.
The best way to get from Tulane University to Tuscaloosa without a car is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs $95 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Tulane University to Tuscaloosa, including transfers.
Tulane University to Tuscaloosa bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
Tulane University to Tuscaloosa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from Tulane University to Tuscaloosa is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs $95 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 10h 12m.
What companies run services between Tulane University, 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 vehicle from Tulane University to Tuscaloosa Bus Stop via Freret St. at Tulane/Loyola, Loyola Ave. at Common St., Canal at N. Rampart, UPT Streetcar Bay 1, New Orleans Bus Station, and Jackson in around 10h 12m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Golden Triangle Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
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
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Montgomery Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- 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
- $190–900
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
- 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
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Montgomery Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Golden Triangle Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Montgomery Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Montgomery Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
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
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jackson to Tuscaloosa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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
- $29–60
- 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
Tulane University to Tuscaloosa bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Jackson station.
Tulane University to Tuscaloosa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tuscaloosa Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tulane University to Tuscaloosa is 296 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Tulane University to Tuscaloosa.
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