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Tuscaloosa to Birmingham Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

There is one daily train from Tuscaloosa to Birmingham. Traveling by train from Tuscaloosa to Birmingham usually takes 2 hours and 1 minute, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.

Distance49 mi (79 km)
Fastest train2h 1m
Lowest price$14.00
Trains per day1
Most frequent serviceAmtrak Crescent
Train lines1

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Train Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Average score for trains from Tuscaloosa to Birmingham

(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)

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Britney

July 1, 2021- Vacation

Amtrak Crescent

Pros: The train ride was smooth and arrived at a decent time. However, the car itself was nasty and unkempt. The staff was good and enforced safety measures. Cons: The trains need to be cleaned or at least offer sanitizing wipes for in between stops. Tips: Bring your own cleaning supplies.

Price trends for trains from Tuscaloosa to Birmingham

Average train ticket prices from Tuscaloosa to Birmingham by month

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Which train should you take from Tuscaloosa to Birmingham?

Amtrak Crescent is the one and only train line which connects Tuscaloosa to Birmingham. 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.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak Crescent12h 1m$14.00
  • 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 Tuscaloosa to Birmingham take about 2 hours and 1 minutes and the cost of a one-way train ticket on the Crescent starts from $14.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Tuscaloosa to Birmingham

The distance between Tuscaloosa and Birmingham is approximately 49 miles, or 79 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 2 hours and 1 minute, Although it takes a couple of hours each way, it's still possible to make a round trip in a single day. Since most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, you should be able to browse the Internet or get some work done during your journey.

Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Tuscaloosa to Birmingham. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

Most days, there is only one train which leaves Tuscaloosa at 3:00pm and arrives in Birmingham around 2 hours later.

Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Tuscaloosa.

City Information

Birmingham

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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 Tuscaloosa?

Main departure station: 2105 Greensboro Ave

There is one train station in Tuscaloosa.

All train stations in Tuscaloosa:

  • 2105 Greensboro Ave

Where is the train station in Birmingham?

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Main arrival 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 buses, 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

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