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How to get fromTuscaloosa to Lafayetteby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Tuscaloosa to Lafayette by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Tuscaloosa Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayettebus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    10h 35m
    $114–231

  2. Drive 378.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tuscaloosa to Lafayettecar car 378.5 mi
    7h 10m
    $70–100

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Jacksonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jackson to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    12h 25m
    $76–148

  4. Drive to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Tuscaloosa to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)car car
    2. Fly from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane GTR - LFT
    6h 25m
    $99–431

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tuscaloosa Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    11h 34m
    $138–291

  6. Bus to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown to Birmingham-Shuttlesworthbus bus
    2. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane BHM - LFT
    6h 20m
    $144–556

  7. Drive to Montgomery Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Tuscaloosa to Montgomery-Airport-MGMcar car
    2. Fly from Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane MGM - LFT
    6h 9m
    $100–421

  8. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane ATL - LFT
    7h 57m
    $115–494

Tuscaloosa to Lafayette by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 434.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 35m

What companies run services between Tuscaloosa, AL, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Lafayette Transit System via Jackson and Baton Rouge Bus Station in around 12h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tuscaloosa Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 11h 34m.

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