Bus Tickets from Detroit, MI to Tuscaloosa

Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Tuscaloosa.

Bus
Average Price$94 - $221Average Duration1d 4h
27kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$356 - $623Average Duration2d 5h
99kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to Tuscaloosa

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Tuscaloosa. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
1d 4hAverage Duration
$94Cheapest ticket
27kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit, MI to Tuscaloosa: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$120
Average bus trip duration1d 4h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure6:40am
Distance677 miles (1091 km)
Latest bus departure11:25pm

Detroit to Tuscaloosa Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Tuscaloosa was searched and found on Sep 2, 2025 with a price of $116

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

You can expect to pay from $116 to $127 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Tuscaloosa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $116 which is on 2025-09-02.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Detroit and Tuscaloosa!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Detroit to Tuscaloosa, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Detroit to Tuscaloosa.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Detroit to Tuscaloosa while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Detroit, MI to Tuscaloosa?

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