Train from Tuscaloosa to Houston, US: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Tuscaloosa to Houston on 6 February
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Amtrak
Tuscaloosa Station
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Tuscaloosa Station
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Tuscaloosa Station
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Tuscaloosa to Houston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 22 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 438, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
22h 10mAverage duration
839 kmDistance
21kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 1 438 - R 4 596Average duration22h 10m
21kg CO₂e
Average priceR 1 498 - R 12 636Average duration1d 4h
76kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Tuscaloosa to Houston, US by train

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from Tuscaloosa to Houston?

    The cheapest train tickets from Tuscaloosa to Houston start from R 1 498. The average price for this train route is around R 1 701. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Tuscaloosa to Houston?

    The average train journey time from Tuscaloosa to Houston is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 833 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Tuscaloosa to Houston route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Tuscaloosa to Houston?

    The earliest train from Tuscaloosa to Houston departs at 14:02. And the latest train departs at 14:02.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Tuscaloosa to Houston, US was searched and found on 06 Feb 2026 with a price of R 1 428

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 428 to R 23 936 for a train ticket from Tuscaloosa to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 428, which is on 2026-02-06.

What's the cheapest way to go from Tuscaloosa to Houston, US?

busbud logoThe Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Tuscaloosa and Houston, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 1 701 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 1 498. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Houston, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Tuscaloosa to Houston, US in about 22h 10m – that's the fastest way to get there!

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