There are 4 ways to get from Tuscaloosa to Louisiana by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Tuscaloosa Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
7h 10m$95–200Drive 290.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tuscaloosa to New Orleanscar 290.9 mi
4h 44m$54–77Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Jacksonbus Greyhound US0604
- Take the bus from Jackson to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
8h 40m$58–113Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown to Birmingham-Shuttlesworthbus
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane BHM - MSY
5h 55m$148–663
Tuscaloosa to Louisiana by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tuscaloosa to Louisiana is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Tuscaloosa to Louisiana is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Tuscaloosa to Louisiana station. However, there are services departing from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Jackson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tuscaloosa Station station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Tuscaloosa and Louisiana is 300 miles. The road distance is 292.6 miles.
The best way to get from Tuscaloosa to Louisiana without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $95 - $200.
The train from Tuscaloosa Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal takes 7h 10m including transfers and departs once daily.
Tuscaloosa to Louisiana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop station.
Tuscaloosa to Louisiana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tuscaloosa Station.
The best way to get from Tuscaloosa to Louisiana is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Tuscaloosa, AL, USA and Louisiana, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Tuscaloosa Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to New Orleans Bus Station via Jackson in around 8h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tuscaloosa Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Jackson to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Tuscaloosa to Louisiana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Jackson station.
Tuscaloosa to Louisiana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tuscaloosa to Louisiana is 293 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Tuscaloosa to Louisiana.
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