What is the distance between Tuscaloosa and New Orleans?

The distance separating Tuscaloosa and New Orleans is 264 miles (426 km).

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

Buses going from Tuscaloosa to New Orleans start their journey at Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station and reach their destination at Union Passenger Terminal.

What are the best sights and things to do in New Orleans?

Once in New Orleans, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are New Orleans School of Cooking, New Orleans Museum Of Art (NOMA), Jackson Square, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park And Preserve and New Orleans Streetcars.

Bus Tuscaloosa to New Orleans from $61 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Tuscaloosa to New Orleans on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:10am	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	8h 40m	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Tuscaloosa to New Orleans on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:10am	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	8h 40m	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Tuscaloosa to New Orleans on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:10am	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	8h 40m	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Tuscaloosa to New Orleans on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:10am	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	8h 40m	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Tuscaloosa to New Orleans on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:10am	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	8h 40m	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Tuscaloosa to New Orleans on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:10am	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	8h 40m	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:43 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Tuscaloosa to New Orleans

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 7 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

7h 10mAverage Duration

269 milesDistance

39kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $123	Average Duration8h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$37 - $46	Average Duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Tuscaloosa and New Orleans?

Stops in Tuscaloosa

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Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station
3301 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
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Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 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

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Tuscaloosa to New Orleans by bus

What is the distance between Tuscaloosa and New Orleans?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Tuscaloosa to New Orleans?
What are the best sights and things to do in New Orleans?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$152

11/25

$156

Today

$161

11/27

$108

11/28

$95

11/29

$142

11/30

$117

12/01

$112

The cheapest trip from Tuscaloosa to New Orleans was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $95

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

You can expect to pay from $95 to $161 for a bus ticket from Tuscaloosa to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $95 which is on 2025-11-28.