Bus Tickets from New Orleans to Tuscaloosa

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TodayAug 11
from $70
TomorrowAug 12
from $62
WedAug 13
from $59
ThuAug 14
from $64
FriAug 15
from $67
SatAug 16
from $67
SunAug 17
from $83
MonAug 18

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Tuscaloosa
    Destination location: Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Tuscaloosa
    Destination location: Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Tuscaloosa.

Bus
Average Price$62 - $236Average Duration14h 40m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$37 - $293Average Duration5h 56m
39kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from New Orleans to Tuscaloosa

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Tuscaloosa. The journey takes about 5 hours 56 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
5h 56mAverage Duration
$37Cheapest ticket
39kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New Orleans to Tuscaloosa: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$78
Average bus trip duration14h 40m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure7:45am
Distance268 miles (432 km)
Latest bus departure9:10pm

New Orleans to Tuscaloosa Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/09
$128
08/10
$80
Today
$62
08/12
$54
08/13
$51
08/14
$56
08/15
$60
08/16
$60
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Orleans to Tuscaloosa was searched and found on Aug 13, 2025 with a price of $51

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New Orleans to Tuscaloosa, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $51 to $143 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Tuscaloosa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-08-13.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from New Orleans to Tuscaloosa.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from New Orleans to Tuscaloosa.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Will you be returning to New Orleans by bus?

Bus from New Orleans to Tuscaloosa

You can also go to Tuscaloosa by train

Train from New Orleans to Tuscaloosa

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