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Chattanooga to Tuscaloosa Bus Schedule

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Bus from Chattanooga to Tuscaloosa: Journey Information

There is one daily bus from Chattanooga to Tuscaloosa. Traveling by bus from Chattanooga to Tuscaloosa usually takes around 8 hours and 10 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.

Distance181 mi (291 km)
Shortest duration8h 10m
Cheapest priceTRY 5,697.16
Trips per day1
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 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.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Tornado Bus18h 11mTRY 5,697.16
  • 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 10 minutes to cover the 181 miles from Chattanooga to Tuscaloosa. 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, 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.

There is usually only one bus per day from Chattanooga to Tuscaloosa. It leaves the station in Chattanooga at 1:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.

There is usually only one bus per day from Chattanooga to Tuscaloosa. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct bus, meaning that you do not have to get on a different bus 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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