What is the distance between Philadelphia and Tuscaloosa?

About 833 miles (1343 km) separate Philadelphia and Tuscaloosa.

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

If you're headed to Tuscaloosa from Philadelphia, chances are that your bus will leave from Philadelphia Airport and arrive at Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Philadelphia to Tuscaloosa from $100 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Tuscaloosa on November 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 6h	3:40am	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
		11:15pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 1h	11:35pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:37 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia 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 23 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $164, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

23h 20mAverage Duration

828 milesDistance

121kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$102 - $255	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$164 - $1,023	Average Duration23h 20m	CO₂ emissions 121kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,355 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,207 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Tuscaloosa?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Stops in Tuscaloosa

A - Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Tuscaloosa by bus

What is the distance between Philadelphia and Tuscaloosa?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia 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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$201

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$100

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The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Tuscaloosa was searched and found on Nov 7, 2025 with a price of $100

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

You can expect to pay from $100 to $210 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Tuscaloosa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $100 which is on 2025-11-07.

What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to Tuscaloosa?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 5h	Avg Price$192	Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time23h 20m	Avg Price$286	Daily Departures1

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