4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Birmingham, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL
Cheapest price
€14
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 17 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
79 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham, AL 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 Birmingham, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
Of the 3 buses that leave Birmingham, AL for Tuscaloosa, AL on Mon, Aug 24, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 24 the direct buses cover the 79 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Mon, Aug 24 the slowest buses will take 1 h 35 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 PM1h05Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority11:30 PMTuscaloosa, Greensboro Ave (Bus Station)€141One-way0 transfers- 2:25 AM1h10Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority3:35 AMTuscaloosa, Greensboro Ave (Bus Station)€151One-way0 transfers
- 7:25 AM1h35Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority9:00 AMTuscaloosa, Greensboro Ave (Bus Station)€151One-way0 transfers
- 10:25 PM1h05Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority11:30 PMTuscaloosa, Greensboro Ave (Bus Station)€141One-way0 transfers
- 2:25 AM1h10Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority3:35 AMTuscaloosa, Greensboro Ave (Bus Station)€151One-way0 transfers
- 7:25 AM1h35Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority9:00 AMTuscaloosa, Greensboro Ave (Bus Station)€151One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Birmingham, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€14 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price | €10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Tuscaloosa, AL take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 18m.
You'll arrive about -1h -25m sooner (1h 18m by bus vs 53m by car) and save roughly €-3.75 compared to fuel and tolls (€14 vs €10). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Birmingham, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Live departures
Birmingham, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL buses for today, Sunday, August 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:25 PM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 1h05 | 11:30 PM Tuscaloosa, Greensboro Ave (Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, August 24 | |||||
| 2:25 AM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 1h10 | 3:35 AM Tuscaloosa, Greensboro Ave (Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:25 AM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 1h35 | 9:00 AM Tuscaloosa, Greensboro Ave (Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL
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Buses from Birmingham, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:25, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 49 miles (79 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 49 miles (79 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 2:25 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
Bus providers: Greyhound from Birmingham, AL to Tuscaloosa, ALYou can travel by bus between Birmingham, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL with Greyhound for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Birmingham, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tuscaloosa, AL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
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- $15 per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Birmingham, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL
Most Birmingham, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL buses use the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority to Tuscaloosa, Greensboro Ave (Bus Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham, AL and Tuscaloosa, AL bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Birmingham, AL station do buses to Tuscaloosa, AL leave from?
Getting to Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority bus station facilities and services
Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority. ATMs are available at Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority: Facility is accessible to individuals with disabilities.
Which Tuscaloosa, AL station do buses from Birmingham, AL arrive at?
Getting to Tuscaloosa, Greensboro Ave (Bus Station) from Tuscaloosa city centre
Tuscaloosa, Greensboro Ave (Bus Station) is 3 km from Tuscaloosa city centre. Public transport options include:
Tuscaloosa, Greensboro Ave (Bus Station) bus station facilities and services
Tuscaloosa, Greensboro Ave (Bus Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Tuscaloosa, Greensboro Ave (Bus Station). ATMs are available at Tuscaloosa, Greensboro Ave (Bus Station).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Tuscaloosa, Greensboro Ave (Bus Station).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Tuscaloosa, Greensboro Ave (Bus Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tuscaloosa, Greensboro Ave (Bus Station): Wheelchair accessible.
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