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Tuscaloosa to Athens Bus Schedule
Bus from Tuscaloosa to Athens: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Tuscaloosa to Athens. Traveling by bus from Tuscaloosa to Athens usually takes around 11 hours and 5 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 248 mi (399 km) |
| Shortest duration | 11h 5m |
| Cheapest price | $57.00 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |

What bus companies travel from Tuscaloosa to Athens?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Tuscaloosa to Athens. Greyhound is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 1 | 11h 5m | $57.00 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 1 bus trips from Tuscaloosa to Athens every day, with the average journey taking around 11 hours and 5 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Athens usually start from $57.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Tuscaloosa to Athens
The bus takes an average of 11 hours and 5 minutes to cover the 248 miles from Tuscaloosa to Athens. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
There is usually only one bus per day from Tuscaloosa to Athens. It leaves the station in Tuscaloosa at 8:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Tuscaloosa?
Main departure station: 3301 Greensboro St
Most buses depart from the main station in Tuscaloosa.
All bus stations in Tuscaloosa:
3301 Greensboro St
Where does the bus arrive in Athens?
Main arrival station: 4020 Atlanta Hwy
All buses from Tuscaloosa arrive at one main station in Athens.
All bus stations in Athens:
4020 Atlanta Hwy
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