Cheap bus tickets from Tuscaloosa to Atlanta
Find and compare the best ground travel options in one place.
Millions of travelers trust Wanderu every year to get:
Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
See what travelers are saying about Wanderu:
Tuscaloosa to Atlanta Bus Schedule
Bus from Tuscaloosa to Atlanta: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Tuscaloosa to Atlanta. Traveling by bus from Tuscaloosa to Atlanta usually takes around 5 hours and 16 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 187 mi (301 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 40m |
| Cheapest price | DKK 166.17 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 2 |
How much is a bus ticket from Tuscaloosa to Atlanta?
Bus tickets for a trip from Tuscaloosa to Atlanta cost DKK 212.12 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Monthly avg. prices
Prices as travel date approaches
To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 29 days in advance to save up to DKK 130.18.
What bus companies travel from Tuscaloosa to Atlanta?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Tuscaloosa to Atlanta that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 3 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 1 | 4h 40m | DKK 166.17 |
| Greyhound | 3 | 5h 17m | DKK 294.63 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Tuscaloosa to Atlanta start at DKK 166. On average, there are 1 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
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 3 bus trips from Tuscaloosa to Atlanta every day, with the average journey taking around 5 hours and 17 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Atlanta usually start from DKK 201.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Tuscaloosa to Atlanta
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 16 minutes to cover the 187 miles from Tuscaloosa to Atlanta. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 40 minutes. 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Atlanta at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 7:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Tuscaloosa to Atlanta, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Tuscaloosa to Atlanta every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Tuscaloosa to Atlanta without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Tuscaloosa to Atlanta; ticket prices start at DKK 249.25.
City Information
Atlanta
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Atlanta is the capital of Georgia and the largest city in the Peach State. Located in the heart of America’s South, Atlanta is one of the foremost economic and cultural hubs in the region and the United States in general. As such, it's among the best vacation destinations in Georgia.
The city has played a major role in the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. As a result, across Atlanta you can find various museums and points of interest dedicated to the lives and works of various key figures in those events, including the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site and the Atlanta History Center. Unsurprisingly, Atlanta is an important stop on our MLK Jr. itinerary.
Atlanta is also a key hub for the U.S. entertainment industry, and it offers some of the best nightlife experiences in the country. Here, you will find some of the finest craft beer in America and enjoy some of the best and most authentic southern food.
Atlanta is easily accessible by both bus and train from various parts of the country, and the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s location on the city’s outskirts makes it easy to travel to Atlanta from all over the world.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Tuscaloosa?
Main departure station: 3301 Greensboro St
Tuscaloosa has two bus stations with service to Atlanta.
All bus stations in Tuscaloosa:
3301 Greensboro St
2105 Greensboro Ave
Where does the bus arrive in Atlanta?
Image credit: Cody Allison
Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Atlanta Bus Station - 232 Forsyth St
Built in 1996, the Atlanta Bus Station at 232 Forsyth Street SW is located close to downtown and is one of the most popular bus stations in the city. Served by Greyhound, Southeastern Stages and Jefferson Lines, this busy intercity bus terminal provides hundreds of connections to major cities. The Atlanta Bus Station offers convenient connections within Atlanta via the adjacent MARTA train station and multiple public bus stops within one block of the station. There are also several hotels and motels in the vicinity, for when you’re ready to relax after a successful day of traveling.
All bus stations in Atlanta:
Atlanta Bus Station - 232 Forsyth St
Peachtree Station - 1688 Peachtree St NW
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Atlanta to Tuscaloosa?
Search Bus TicketsPlan your next adventure
More buses from Tuscaloosa
- Bus from Auburn to Birmingham
DKK 206+
- Birmingham to Huntsville Bus
DKK 208+
- Bus from Birmingham to Mobile
DKK 671+
- Birmingham to Montgomery Bus
DKK 221+
- Bus from Birmingham to Tuscaloosa
DKK 70+
- Birmingham to Atlanta Bus
DKK 128+
- Bus from Birmingham to Charlotte
DKK 644+
- Bus from Birmingham to Nashville
DKK 330+
- Bus from Birmingham to Dallas
DKK 867+
- Dothan to Atlanta
DKK 583+
- Bus from Huntsville to Birmingham
DKK 260+
- Bus from Huntsville to Atlanta
DKK 438+
- Bus from Huntsville to Nashville
DKK 186+
- Bus from Mobile to Birmingham
DKK 553+
- Mobile to Atlanta Bus
DKK 493+
- Bus from Montgomery to Atlanta
DKK 315+
- Montgomery to Charlotte Bus
DKK 721+
- Tuscaloosa to Birmingham Bus
DKK 70+
Continue by bus from Atlanta
- Atlanta to Montgomery
DKK 313+
- Bus from Atlanta to Daytona Beach
DKK 623+
- Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale
DKK 750+
- Atlanta to Key West
DKK 1,136+
- Atlanta to Panama City
DKK 662+
- Bus from Atlanta to Marietta
DKK 99+
- Bus from Atlanta to Savannah
DKK 391+
- Bus from Atlanta to Indianapolis
DKK 652+
- Bus from Atlanta to Boston
DKK 1,286+
- Atlanta to Biloxi Bus
DKK 540+
- Bus from Atlanta to Charlotte
DKK 316+
- Atlanta to Newark Bus
DKK 1,032+
- Bus from Atlanta to Buffalo
DKK 1,130+
- Bus from Atlanta to New York
DKK 941+
- Bus from Atlanta to Pittsburgh
DKK 1,089+
- Bus from Atlanta to Florence
DKK 472+
- Atlanta to Nashville
DKK 324+
- Atlanta to Austin Bus
DKK 1,359+
Check out these popular routes
- Bus from Calgary to Edmonton
DKK 153+
- Bus from Edmonton to Calgary
DKK 145+
- Bus from Vancouver to Seattle
DKK 236+
- Montreal to New York Bus
DKK 626+
- Washington D.C. to New York Bus
DKK 173+
- Boston to New York
DKK 173+
- Brooklyn to Washington D.C. Bus
DKK 247+
- Brooklyn to Philadelphia
DKK 56+
- Ithaca to New York Bus
DKK 385+
- Bus from New York to Montreal
DKK 622+
- Bus from New York to Washington D.C.
DKK 172+
- Bus from New York to Atlanta
DKK 1,094+
- Bus from New York to Boston
DKK 169+
- New York to Ithaca Bus
DKK 351+
- Bus from New York to Philadelphia
DKK 128+
- Bus from Philadelphia to New York
DKK 128+
- Seattle to Vancouver Bus
DKK 236+
- Madison to Chicago Bus
DKK 243+
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.