Trains tickets from Austin, TX, US to Tuscaloosa

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 24 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin, TX
    Arrival time: August 27 at
    Destination city: Tuscaloosa
    Destination location: Tuscaloosa Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 24 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin, TX
    Arrival time: August 27 at
    Destination city: Tuscaloosa
    Destination location: Tuscaloosa Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Austin to Tuscaloosa.

Bus
Average Price$86 - $193Average Duration1d 3h
26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$355 - $746Average Duration3d 4h
93kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Austin to Tuscaloosa

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Tuscaloosa. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $86, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
1d 3hAverage Duration
$86Cheapest ticket
26kgCO₂ emissions

Train Austin, TX, US to Tuscaloosa: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$670
Average train trip duration3d 4h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure9:24am
Distance631 miles (1017 km)

Austin to Tuscaloosa Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Tuscaloosa was searched and found on Aug 24, 2025 with a price of $527

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Austin, TX, US to Tuscaloosa, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $527 to $1,815 for a train ticket from Austin, TX, US to Tuscaloosa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $527 which is on 2025-08-24.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Austin to Tuscaloosa is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Tuscaloosa you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Austin and Tuscaloosa, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Austin to Tuscaloosa.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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