What is the cheapest way to get from Tuscaloosa to Gainesville?

The cheapest way to get from Tuscaloosa to Gainesville is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tuscaloosa to Gainesville?

The fastest way to get from Tuscaloosa to Gainesville is to bus and fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $100 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Tuscaloosa and Gainesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Tuscaloosa to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop and arriving at Gainesville via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

How far is it from Tuscaloosa to Gainesville?

The distance between Tuscaloosa and Gainesville is 537 miles. The road distance is 446.2 miles.

How do I travel from Tuscaloosa to Gainesville without a car?

The best way to get from Tuscaloosa to Gainesville without a car is to bus which takes 11h and costs $85 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Tuscaloosa to Gainesville?

It takes approximately 11h to get from Tuscaloosa to Gainesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tuscaloosa to Gainesville bus from?

Tuscaloosa to Gainesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop station.

Where does the Tuscaloosa to Gainesville bus arrive?

Tuscaloosa to Gainesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Tuscaloosa and Gainesville?

Gainesville is 1h ahead of Tuscaloosa. It is currently 9:38 PM in Tuscaloosa and 10:38 PM in Gainesville.

Can I drive from Tuscaloosa to Gainesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Tuscaloosa to Gainesville is 446 miles. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Tuscaloosa to Gainesville.

How do I get a bus ticket from Tuscaloosa to Gainesville?

Book your Tuscaloosa to Gainesville bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gainesville?

There are 271+ hotels available in Gainesville.

Tuscaloosa to Gainesville - 7 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Tuscaloosa to Gainesville by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0604
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus FlixBus N2401 / ...
11h
$87–134
Drive to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
cheapest
1. Drive from Tuscaloosa to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)car
2. Fly from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane GTR - GNV
7h 59m
$75–390
Drive 443.6 mi
1. Drive from Tuscaloosa to Gainesvillecar 443.6 mi
8h 22m
$81–117
Bus to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown to Birmingham-Shuttlesworthbus
2. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane BHM - GNV
6h 52m
$105–415
Drive to Montgomery Regional Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
1. Drive from Tuscaloosa to Montgomery-Airport-MGMcar
2. Fly from Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane MGM - GNV
7h 48m
$76–380
Bus to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Orlando, bus
1. Take the bus from Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown to Birmingham-Shuttlesworthbus
2. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Orlando (MCO)plane BHM - MCO
3. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus
7h 34m
$144–495
Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane ATL - GNV
8h 41m
$92–399

Tuscaloosa to Gainesville by bus

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Distance: 534.4 mi
Duration: 11h

What companies run services between Tuscaloosa, AL, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Gainesville via Atlanta Bus Station in around 11h.

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How to get fromTuscaloosa to Gainesvilleby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

There are 7 ways to get from Tuscaloosa to Gainesville by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

Bus

Drive to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

Drive 443.6 mi

Bus to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

Drive to Montgomery Regional Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

Bus to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Orlando, bus

Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport