How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Tuscaloosa?

The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Tuscaloosa start from $123. The average price for this route is around $175. 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 New York City to Tuscaloosa?

The average bus trip duration from New York City to Tuscaloosa is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 916 miles (1477 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 1h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the New York City to Tuscaloosa route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 25 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Tuscaloosa?

The earliest bus departs from New York City to Tuscaloosa at 1:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Tuscaloosa?

A bus trip from New York City to Tuscaloosa generates an estimated 37 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from New York City 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 87387 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Tuscaloosa?

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

Which bus company has the most timely service from New York City to Tuscaloosa?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 New York City 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 New York City to Tuscaloosa from $104 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Tuscaloosa on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00am	Queens Jamaica (44th Pl/Archer Ave)	1d 14h	11:35pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	23h 30m	9:00am	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:50am	New York Port Authority	1d 1h	3:40am	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 1h	11:35pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	1d 1h	9:00am	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Tuscaloosa on December 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00am	NYC Chinatown Lucky Star	1d 17h	3:35am	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	23h 30m	9:00am	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:50am	New York Port Authority	1d 1h	3:35am	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 1h	11:30pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	1d 1h	9:00am	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City 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, 58 minutes and with fares starting at just $204, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d Average Duration

910 milesDistance

133kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$123 - $502	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$204 - $965	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 133kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Tuscaloosa?

Stops in New York City

A
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
B
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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C
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Stops in Tuscaloosa

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

Greyhound

3.5/587,415 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

3.5/511,522 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.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New York City 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 New York City to Tuscaloosa?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Tuscaloosa start from $123. The average price for this route is around $175. 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 New York City to Tuscaloosa?
The average bus trip duration from New York City to Tuscaloosa is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 916 miles (1477 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 1h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the New York City to Tuscaloosa route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 25 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Tuscaloosa?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to Tuscaloosa at 1:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Tuscaloosa?
A bus trip from New York City to Tuscaloosa generates an estimated 37 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from New York City 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 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Tuscaloosa?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from New York City to Tuscaloosa?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 New York City 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

12/02

$177

12/03

$194

Today

No data

12/05

$208

12/06

$104

12/07

$118

12/08

$131

12/09

No data

The cheapest trip from New York City to Tuscaloosa was searched and found on Dec 6, 2025 with a price of $104

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

You can expect to pay from $104 to $251 for a bus ticket from New York City to Tuscaloosa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $104 which is on 2025-12-06.