There are 5 ways to get from Tuscaloosa to State College by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly to Penn State University Park Airport
best- Take the bus from Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown to Birmingham-Shuttlesworthbus
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane BHM - SCE
8h 23m$134–548Bus
- Take the bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
25h 55m$164–294Train, bus
- Take the train from Tuscaloosa Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
28h 23m$244–572Drive 871.2 mi
- Drive from Tuscaloosa to State Collegecar 871.2 mi
15h 31m$159–230Bus, fly to Harrisburg International Airport
- Take the bus from Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown to Birmingham-Shuttlesworthbus
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane BHM - MDT
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
9h 50m$154–590
Tuscaloosa to State College by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tuscaloosa to State College is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 15h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Tuscaloosa to State College is to bus and fly which takes 8h 23m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Tuscaloosa to State College station. However, there are services departing from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop and arriving at State College Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 55m.
The distance between Tuscaloosa and State College is 775 miles. The road distance is 876.3 miles.
The best way to get from Tuscaloosa to State College without a car is to bus which takes 25h 55m and costs $160 - $300.
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Tuscaloosa to State College, including transfers.
Tuscaloosa to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop station.
Tuscaloosa to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
State College is 1h ahead of Tuscaloosa. It is currently 9:41 PM in Tuscaloosa and 10:41 PM in State College.
Yes, the driving distance between Tuscaloosa to State College is 876 miles. It takes approximately 15h 31m to drive from Tuscaloosa to State College.
What companies run services between Tuscaloosa, AL, USA and State College, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to State College Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 25h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tuscaloosa Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–490
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (205) 719-0469
- [email protected]
- Website
- Groome Transportation
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
- Groome Transportation
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
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
- Groome Transportation
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
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