What is the travel distance from Tuscaloosa to Houston?

The distance between the two cities is 515 miles (831 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Tuscaloosa to Houston start their journey at Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station and wind up at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Houston?

Once in Houston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Downtown Aquarium, Museum of Fine Arts, The Kemah Boardwalk, City Hall and Houston Zoo.

Bus Tuscaloosa to Houston from $96 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Tuscaloosa to Houston on November 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:45pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	17h 20m	5:05pm	Houston Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:40pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	1d 2h	8:35pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:40pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	1d 3h	8:50pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures for Tuscaloosa to Houston on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10am	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	1d 1h	11:05am	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	Cheapest
	Bus	9:10am	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	16h 15m	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	3:50am	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	18h 40m	10:30pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:10am	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	20h 5m	5:15am	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
	Bus	11:45pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	17h 20m	5:05pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:40pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	1d 1h	7:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico + FlixBus	Bus	11:45pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	22h 15m	10:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico + FlixBus	Bus	9:10am	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	1d 4h	1:10pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Tuscaloosa to Houston

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 16 minutes and with fares starting at just $92, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

517 milesDistance

76kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$74 - $285	Average Duration22h	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$92 - $136	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 76kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,367 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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Tuscaloosa and Houston?

Stops in Tuscaloosa

A - Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station

Stops in Houston

A - Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway

B - Downtown Greyhound Station

C - Harrisburg Greyhound Station

D - Harrisburg Senda Station

E - Clay St & Louisiana St

F - Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr

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

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/09

$121

11/10

$124

Today

$122

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11/13

$96

11/14

$103

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The cheapest trip from Tuscaloosa to Houston, US was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $96

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

You can expect to pay from $96 to $156 for a bus ticket from Tuscaloosa to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $96 which is on 2025-11-13.