There are 6 ways to get from Tuscaloosa to Cary by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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.
Bus to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown to Birmingham-Shuttlesworthbus
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane BHM - RDU
5h 30m$129–529Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0604
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
14h 49m$91–151Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tuscaloosa Station to Greensborotrain Crescent
- Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain Piedmont / ...
17h 40m$165–368Drive 572.3 mi
- Drive from Tuscaloosa to Carycar 572.3 mi
10h 17m$105–151Drive to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Tuscaloosa to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)car
- Fly from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane GTR - RDU
7h 16m$99–474Drive to Montgomery Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Tuscaloosa to Montgomery-Airport-MGMcar
- Fly from Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane MGM - RDU
7h 16m$95–464
Tuscaloosa to Cary by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tuscaloosa to Cary is to bus which costs $90 - $160 and takes 14h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Tuscaloosa to Cary is to bus and fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Tuscaloosa to Cary. However, there are services departing from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop and arriving at Cary Depot via Atlanta Bus Station, Durham Station and Regional Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Tuscaloosa station to Cary. However, there are services departing from Tuscaloosa Station and arriving at Cary via Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.
The distance between Tuscaloosa and Cary is 560 miles. The road distance is 575.7 miles.
The best way to get from Tuscaloosa to Cary without a car is to bus which takes 14h 49m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Tuscaloosa to Cary, including transfers.
Tuscaloosa to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop station.
Tuscaloosa to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tuscaloosa Station.
The best way to get from Tuscaloosa to Cary is to bus which takes 14h 49m and costs $90 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $370 and takes 17h 40m.
What companies run services between Tuscaloosa, AL, USA and Cary, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Cary Depot via Atlanta Bus Station, Durham, Durham Station, and Regional Transit Center in around 14h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tuscaloosa Station to Cary via Greensboro in around 17h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Golden Triangle Regional Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Montgomery Regional Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tuscaloosa Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (205) 719-0469
- [email protected]
- Website
- Groome Transportation
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
- Groome Transportation
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
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Booking & Getting There
Tuscaloosa to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Cary is 1h ahead of Tuscaloosa. It is currently 8:16 AM in Tuscaloosa and 9:16 AM in Cary.
Tuscaloosa to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tuscaloosa to Cary is 576 miles. It takes approximately 10h 17m to drive from Tuscaloosa to Cary.
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