4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Austin, TX to Tuscaloosa, AL
Cheapest price
$122
Average price
$122
Fastest journey
1 d 6 h 5 m
Average duration
1 d 6 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1016 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Austin, TX to Tuscaloosa, AL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Austin, TX to Tuscaloosa, AL will cost around $122 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $122.
Of the 1 buses that leave Austin, TX for Tuscaloosa, AL on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 1016 km distance in an average of 1 d 6 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 6 h 5 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 1 d 6 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:25 PM30h05Austin, TX4:30 AMTuscaloosa, AL$1221One-way0 transfers
- 10:25 PM30h05Austin, TX4:30 AMTuscaloosa, AL$1221One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Austin, TX to Tuscaloosa, AL
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Austin, TX to Tuscaloosa, AL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $122. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $122, and a train costs an average of $746.
Distance: 631 miles (1016 km)
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$149 Average price Cheapest | $489 Average price | $746 Average price | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
31h 18m Average total duration 30h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration Fastest 5h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 77h 2m Average total duration 76h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Austin, TX to Tuscaloosa, AL:
A bus is $339 (€278) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Austin, TX to Tuscaloosa, AL costing on average $489 (€400).
A bus is $597 (€488) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Austin, TX to Tuscaloosa, AL costing on average $746 (€611).
Other travel options to Tuscaloosa, AL take longer:
Bus takes on average 30h 48m.
Train takes on average 76h 32m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Austin, TX to Tuscaloosa, AL Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 27h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 27h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 31h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 28h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 31h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $177 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 29h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 29h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 30h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $111 |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Austin, TX to Tuscaloosa, AL
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Buses from Austin, TX to Tuscaloosa, AL run on average 15 times per day, taking around 30h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $122 (€100) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 03:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 631 miles (1016 km) distance in 30h 5m.
Distance 631 miles (1016 km) |
Average bus duration 30h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $122 (€100) |
Buses per day 15 |
Fastest bus 30h 5m |
First bus 3:45 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
FAQs: Bus from Austin, TX to Tuscaloosa, AL
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