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Compare bus, train, and flight for Kansas City, MO to Tuscaloosa, AL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kansas City, MO to Tuscaloosa, AL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $111. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 8h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $111, and a train costs an average of $696.
Distance: 564 miles (908 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$123 Average price Cheapest | $1100 Average price | $454 Average price | $136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
23h 10m Average total duration 22h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55h 27m Average total duration 54h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 13m Average total duration Fastest 8h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Kansas City, MO to Tuscaloosa, AL:
A bus is $331 (€268) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kansas City, MO to Tuscaloosa, AL costing on average $454 (€367).
A bus is $977 (€791) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kansas City, MO to Tuscaloosa, AL costing on average $1100 (€890).
Other travel options to Tuscaloosa, AL take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 40m.
Train takes on average 54h 57m.
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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.
Kansas City, MO to Tuscaloosa, AL Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Ride KC | Departure Time 05:06AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 36h24 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $260 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $111 |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kansas City, MO to Tuscaloosa, AL
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Buses from Kansas City, MO to Tuscaloosa, AL run on average 2 times per day, taking around 22h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $111 (€90) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 07:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 564 miles (908 km) distance in 22h 40m.
Distance 564 miles (908 km) |
Average bus duration 22h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $111 (€90) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 22h 40m |
First bus 7:01 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Bus providers: Ride KC from Kansas City, MO to Tuscaloosa, ALYou can travel by bus between Kansas City, MO to Tuscaloosa, AL with Ride KC for as low as $111 (€90). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Kansas City, MO to Tuscaloosa, AL
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