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Chattanooga to Tuscaloosa Bus Schedule

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Bus from Chattanooga to Tuscaloosa: Journey Information

There are 2 intercity buses per day from Chattanooga to Tuscaloosa. Traveling by bus from Chattanooga to Tuscaloosa usually takes around 8 hours and 52 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in 8 hours and 10 minutes.

Distance181 mi (291 km)
Shortest duration8h 10m
Cheapest pricePLN 558.00
Trips per day2
Most frequent serviceTornado Bus
Bus lines1

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What bus companies travel from Chattanooga to Tuscaloosa?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Chattanooga to Tuscaloosa. Tornado Bus is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Tornado Bus28h 52mPLN 574.38
  • Tornado Bus is a Texan bus company operating in Texas and Mexico. Their bus service connects cities such as Houston, McAllen, San Antonio, and the international border at El Paso. Their buses offer onboard WiFi, plenty of leg room, air conditioning, restrooms, and power outlets.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Chattanooga to Tuscaloosa

The bus takes an average of 8 hours and 52 minutes to cover the 181 miles from Chattanooga to Tuscaloosa. However, the fastest bus only takes 8 hours and 10 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.

Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Tuscaloosa. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.

The first bus leaves at 1:00pm and the last bus leaves at 1:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Chattanooga to Tuscaloosa, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are usually only 2 buses per day from Chattanooga to Tuscaloosa. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Chattanooga?

Main departure station: 684-Servicios El Paisano

Most buses depart from the main station in Chattanooga.

All bus stations in Chattanooga:

  • 684-Servicios El Paisano

Where does the bus arrive in Tuscaloosa?

Main arrival station: Quick Trip Gas Station

All buses from Chattanooga arrive at one main station in Tuscaloosa.

All bus stations in Tuscaloosa:

  • Quick Trip Gas Station

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