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

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

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  1. Drive to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Drive from Tuscaloosa to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)car car
    2. Fly from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane GTR - LAX
    9h 5m
    $120–471

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0604
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    44h 45m
    $314–597

  3. 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 Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 6h
    $697–1,597

  4. Drive 1,992.7 mi

    1. Drive from Tuscaloosa to Los Angelescar car 1,992.7 mi
    31h 52m
    $364–526

  5. Bus to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BHM - LAX
    9h 8m
    $195–676

  6. Bus to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    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 Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane BHM - BUR
    9h 57m
    $284–1,023

  7. Bus to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    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 Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane BHM - LGB
    10h 40m
    $164–539

  8. Bus to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    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 Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane BHM - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 46m
    $248–877

Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration44h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$314Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,793.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Tuscaloosa, AL, USA and Los Angeles, CA, 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.

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