There are 7 ways to get from Tuscaloosa to Durham by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Bus to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
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 19m$144–569Bus
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 / ...
13h$94–183Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tuscaloosa Station to Greensborotrain Crescent
- Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
17h 14m$203–412Drive 582.5 mi
- Drive from Tuscaloosa to Durhamcar 582.5 mi
9h 49m$107–154Drive to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- 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 26m$94–434Drive to Montgomery Regional Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Drive from Tuscaloosa to Montgomery-Airport-MGMcar
- Fly from Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane MGM - RDU
7h 1m$95–424Bus to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown to Birmingham-Shuttlesworthbus
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane BHM - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 47m$214–888
Tuscaloosa to Durham by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tuscaloosa to Durham is to bus which costs $90 - $190 and takes 13h.
The fastest way to get from Tuscaloosa to Durham is to bus and fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Tuscaloosa to Durham. However, there are services departing from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop and arriving at Durham via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
No, there is no direct train from Tuscaloosa station to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Tuscaloosa Station and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 14m.
The distance between Tuscaloosa and Durham is 562 miles. The road distance is 585.9 miles.
The best way to get from Tuscaloosa to Durham without a car is to bus which takes 13h and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Tuscaloosa to Durham, including transfers.
Tuscaloosa to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop station.
Tuscaloosa to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tuscaloosa Station.
The best way to get from Tuscaloosa to Durham is to bus which takes 13h and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $420 and takes 17h 14m.
What companies run services between Tuscaloosa, AL, USA and Durham, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Durham via Atlanta Bus Station in around 13h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tuscaloosa Station to Durham Amtrak Station via Greensboro in around 17h 14m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Golden Triangle Regional Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Montgomery Regional Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Golden Triangle Regional Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Montgomery Regional Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Montgomery Regional Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Montgomery Regional Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tuscaloosa Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–380
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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/
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 Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tuscaloosa to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Durham is 1h ahead of Tuscaloosa. It is currently 6:43 AM in Tuscaloosa and 7:43 AM in Durham.
Tuscaloosa to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tuscaloosa to Durham is 586 miles. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from Tuscaloosa to Durham.
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