What is the distance between Houston and Tuscaloosa?

The distance separating Houston and Tuscaloosa is 515 miles (831 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Houston to Tuscaloosa?

If you're headed to Tuscaloosa from Houston, chances are that your bus will leave from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway and arrive at Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Houston to Tuscaloosa from $102 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Houston to Tuscaloosa on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d	11:35pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:15pm	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	17h 25m	7:40am	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:45pm	Houston Bus Station	17h 55m	7:40am	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	18h 25m	7:40am	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:00pm	Houston Bus Station	22h 30m	5:30pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to Tuscaloosa

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Tuscaloosa. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 56 minutes and with fares starting at just $92, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

517 milesDistance

76kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$101 - $261	Average Duration22h 40m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$92 - $126	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 76kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Houston and Tuscaloosa?

Stops in Houston

A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA
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B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
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C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
D
Harrisburg Senda Station
7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
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E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, USA

Stops in Tuscaloosa

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

Greyhound

3.5/587,400 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.3

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Houston, US to Tuscaloosa by bus

What is the distance between Houston and Tuscaloosa?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Houston to Tuscaloosa?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$153

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$167

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$145

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The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Tuscaloosa was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $145

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

You can expect to pay from $145 to $1,976 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Tuscaloosa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $145 which is on 2025-11-30.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.