5.0
Pros: We were so pleasantly surprised by this trip! The seats were extremely nice and clean and the staff were great. Cons: Nothing!
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Trip Summary
There is usually just one train option from Birmingham to Tuscaloosa per day. The average train journey from Birmingham to Tuscaloosa takes 55 minutes, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.
| Distance | 49 mi (79 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 55m |
| Lowest price | £8.05 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Crescent |
| Train lines | 1 |
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5.0
What is the price of a train ticket from Birmingham to Tuscaloosa?
Over the past month, a train ticket between Birmingham and Tuscaloosa cost £8.05, on average. This is about as cheap as train fares get on this route. Booking your trip at least 1 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around £3.02 more.
Monthly average prices
Ticket prices for the train from Birmingham to Tuscaloosa often fluctuate based on the time of year. For the best prices on this route, book in February when the average ticket price is only £8,
If you're thinking of traveling from Birmingham to Tuscaloosa during April, keep in mind that train ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of £13 during this time of year. The best way to score a cheap deal, even in April, is to book your trip well in advance.
Which train should you take from Birmingham to Tuscaloosa?
Amtrak Crescent is the one and only train line which connects Birmingham to Tuscaloosa. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Crescent | 1 | 0h 56m | £10.95 |
The Crescent is Amtrak’s passenger train service that runs from New York to New Orleans by way of Atlanta. As an overnight service, the Crescent offers a variety of amenities and accommodation options. There’s also a café car where you can enjoy freshly prepared meals and a variety of soft and alcoholic beverages. Like all Amtrak trains, the Crescent offers free WiFi, power outlets and extra legroom. Train trips from Birmingham to Tuscaloosa take about 0 hours and 56 minutes and the cost of a one-way train ticket on the Crescent starts from £8.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Birmingham and Tuscaloosa is approximately 49 miles, or 79 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 55 minutes, It's a short and pleasant ride; the train is a perfect way to get to Tuscaloosa.
Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Birmingham to Tuscaloosa. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Birmingham at 13:00 and arrives in Tuscaloosa within the hour.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Tuscaloosa with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Tuscaloosa to Birmingham.
City Information
Birmingham
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Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Birmingham may not be the capital of Alabama, but it does hold the crown as both the cultural and entertainment capital of the Cotton State. The second-most populous city, Birmingham was founded during the Reconstruction Period, which followed the American Civil War.
Quietly going about its business as an industrial powerhouse, producing much of America's iron and steel, Birmingham didn't enter the world's consciousness until the Civil Rights Movement one hundred years later. It’s one of the 8 iconic cities on our Martin Luther King, Jr. road trip, as it’s the city where Dr. King wrote his famous “Letter From a Birmingham Jail.” When visiting, be sure to stop at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute to learn more about the city’s civil rights history.
Today known as America's 'Magic City,' new life has been blown into downtown Birmingham in recent years. Its streets have been cleaned up, allowing the city's historical gems such as the Alabama Theater to shine once more both by day and by night.
The Birmingham Museum of Art contains the most extensive collection of artworks in the southeastern United States. It's connected to the nightlife districts of Five Points South, Lakeview, and Uptown by a series of charming tree-lined public squares. Close by Five Points South also lies Red Mountain's Vulcan Park, home to the world's largest cast-iron statue. It was made for the St. Louis World Fair of 1904.
Birmingham is an important regional hub linking the Deep South, the Appalachian Mountains, and Piedmont. Travelers can easily reach other noteworthy destinations in the U.S., including Dallas, Phoenix, and Montgomery, thanks to the hundreds of bus and train routes to and from Birmingham.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Birmingham?
Image credit: Birmingham Photographer J.g.
Link to image attributionMain departure station: Intermodal Facility
Birmingham's Intermodal Facility is a modern station right in the heart of downtown. It is near the McWane Science Center and only a 10-minute walk to the University of Alabama. The Intermodal Facility is a hub for Amtrak trains, intercity coaches, and MAX transit throughout Birmingham, so it's easy to transfer between travel modes all within the same station. Birmingham is a stop on Amtrak's Crescent Line, which runs from New York to New Orleans. The station has an onsite cafe, plus amenities like restrooms, seating, and vending machines.
All train stations in Birmingham:
Intermodal Facility
Where is the train station in Tuscaloosa?
Main arrival station: 2105 Greensboro Ave
Tuscaloosa has one train station.
Train stations in Tuscaloosa:
2105 Greensboro Ave
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