There are 9 ways to get from Tuscaloosa to California by car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or bus
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Drive to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport
best- Drive from Tuscaloosa to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)car
- Fly from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane GTR - SAN
8h 5m$165–673Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0604
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1000
44h 45m$317–623Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tuscaloosa Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain Sunset Limited
2d 6h$697–1,495Drive 1,992.7 mi
- Drive from Tuscaloosa to Los Angelescar 1,992.7 mi
31h 52m$364–526Bus to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport
- Take the bus from Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown to Birmingham-Shuttlesworthbus
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane BHM - SAN
8h 41m$260–968Bus to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Take the bus from Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown to Birmingham-Shuttlesworthbus
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane BHM - SNA
8h 40m$338–1,128Bus to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
- Take the bus from Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown to Birmingham-Shuttlesworthbus
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane BHM - LAX
9h 8m$195–676Bus to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport
- Take the bus from Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown to Birmingham-Shuttlesworthbus
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane BHM - LGB
9h 34m$250–915Bus to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Take the bus from Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown to Birmingham-Shuttlesworthbus
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane BHM - FAT
10h 4m$239–864
Tuscaloosa to California by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tuscaloosa to California is to bus which costs $310 - $650 and takes 44h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Tuscaloosa to California is to drive and fly which takes 8h 5m and costs $160 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Tuscaloosa to California station. However, there are services departing from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Tuscaloosa station to California. However, there are services departing from Tuscaloosa Station and arriving at Los Angeles via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
The distance between Tuscaloosa and California is 1737 miles. The road distance is 2004.4 miles.
The best way to get from Tuscaloosa to California without a car is to bus which takes 44h 45m and costs $310 - $650.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Tuscaloosa to California, including transfers.
Tuscaloosa to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop station.
Tuscaloosa to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tuscaloosa Station.
The best way to get from Tuscaloosa to California is to bus which takes 44h 45m and costs $310 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $650 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 6h.
What companies run services between Tuscaloosa, AL, USA and California, USA?
You can take a bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station via Dallas Bus Station in around 44h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tuscaloosa Station to Los Angeles via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 2d 6h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $240–950
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 37m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Golden Triangle Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Golden Triangle Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tuscaloosa Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $600–1,300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–440
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (205) 719-0469
- [email protected]
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth
- 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 Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth
- 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 Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth
- 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 Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth
- 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 Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth
- 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
Tuscaloosa to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
California is 2h behind Tuscaloosa. It is currently 12:52 AM in Tuscaloosa and 10:52 PM in California.
Tuscaloosa to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tuscaloosa to California is 2004 miles. It takes approximately 31h 52m to drive from Tuscaloosa to California.
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