How much is the bus ticket from Austin to Tuscaloosa?

The cheapest bus tickets from Austin to Tuscaloosa start from $173. The average price for this route is around $200. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Austin to Tuscaloosa?

The average bus travel time from Austin to Tuscaloosa is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 1021 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 17h 20m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Austin to Tuscaloosa route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Austin to Tuscaloosa?

The earliest bus departs from Austin to Tuscaloosa at 3:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:10pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Austin to Tuscaloosa?

A bus trip from Austin to Tuscaloosa generates an estimated 26 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Austin to Tuscaloosa?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Austin to Tuscaloosa?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Austin to Tuscaloosa?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Austin to Tuscaloosa?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Austin to Tuscaloosa from $163 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Austin to Tuscaloosa on January 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:10pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	18h 20m	5:30pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	2:20pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	17h 20m	7:40am	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:05am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	17h 40m	8:45pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:40pm	Downtown Austin	1d 3h	5:30pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:00pm	Downtown Austin	1d 7h	11:30pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Tuscaloosa on January 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Austin South Congress	1d 6h	11:30pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	2:20pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	17h 20m	7:40am	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:05am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	17h 40m	8:45pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:10pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	18h 20m	5:30pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:40pm	Downtown Austin	1d 3h	5:30pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Tuscaloosa on January 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:35pm	Downtown Austin	1d 5h	3:35am	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	2:20pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	17h 20m	7:40am	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:05am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	17h 40m	8:45pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:10pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	18h 20m	5:30pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:40pm	Downtown Austin	1d 3h	5:30pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Tuscaloosa on January 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Austin South Congress	1d 6h	11:30pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	2:20pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	17h 20m	7:40am	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:05am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	17h 40m	8:45pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:10pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	18h 20m	5:30pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:40pm	Downtown Austin	1d 3h	5:30pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Tuscaloosa on January 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:05am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	17h 40m	8:45pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	2:20pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	17h 20m	7:40am	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	20h 45m	5:30pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:40pm	Downtown Austin	1d 3h	5:30pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:00pm	Downtown Austin	1d 7h	11:30pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Austin to Tuscaloosa

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Tuscaloosa. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $173, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

1021 kmDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$173 - $328	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$826 - $3,105	Average Duration3d 4h	CO₂ emissions 93kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Austin and Tuscaloosa?

Stops in Austin

A
Greyhound Station
916 E Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78752, USA
B
Airport Blvd
2001 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78702, USA
C
Brazos St
35 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
D
Ben White Bd & I-35
711 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, USA

Stops in Tuscaloosa

A
Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station
3301 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
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Greyhound

3.5/587,486 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,950 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Austin, TX, US to Tuscaloosa by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Austin to Tuscaloosa?
The cheapest bus tickets from Austin to Tuscaloosa start from $173. The average price for this route is around $200. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Austin to Tuscaloosa?
The average bus travel time from Austin to Tuscaloosa is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 1021 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 17h 20m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Austin to Tuscaloosa route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Austin to Tuscaloosa?
The earliest bus departs from Austin to Tuscaloosa at 3:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Austin to Tuscaloosa?
A bus trip from Austin to Tuscaloosa generates an estimated 26 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Austin to Tuscaloosa?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Austin to Tuscaloosa?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Austin to Tuscaloosa?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Austin to Tuscaloosa?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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Today

$318

01-07

$234

01-08

$194

01-09

$183

01-10

$179

01-11

$183

The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Tuscaloosa was searched and found on Jan 10, 2026 with a price of $179

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

You can expect to pay from $179 to $318 for a bus ticket from Austin, TX, US to Tuscaloosa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $179 which is on 2026-01-10.