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

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There are 7 ways to get from Tuscaloosa to New Orleans by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Tuscaloosa Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    7h 10m
    $95–200

  2. Drive 290.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tuscaloosa to New Orleanscar car 290.9 mi
    4h 44m
    $54–77

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Jacksonbus bus Greyhound US0604
    2. Take the bus from Jackson to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    8h 40m
    $58–112

  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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane GTR - MSY
    6h 16m
    $104–491

  5. 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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane BHM - MSY
    7h 4m
    $149–666

  6. Drive to Montgomery Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Tuscaloosa to Montgomery-Airport-MGMcar car
    2. Fly from Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MGM - MSY
    6h 51m
    $100–481

  7. 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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ATL - MSY
    8h 43m
    $110–664

Tuscaloosa to New Orleans by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Tuscaloosa, AL, USA and New Orleans, LA, 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.

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