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How to get fromCalifornia to Lubbockby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 10 ways to get from California to Lubbock by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane plane SNA - LBB
    4h 35m
    $145–484

  2. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane plane SAN - LBB
    5h 45m
    $80–357

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus La
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus bus Greyhound US1192s
    22h 34m
    $148–243

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus bus
    25h 53m
    $281–620

  5. Drive  1,092.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Lubbockcar car 1,092.7 mi
    18h 10m
    $200–289

  6. Fly from Meadows Field Airport

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane plane BFL - LBB
    5h 25m
    $132–510

  7. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane plane LGB - LBB
    5h 54m
    $149–723

  8. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane plane LAX - LBB
    6h 44m
    $91–385

  9. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane plane BUR - LBB
    6h 10m
    $95–401

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus bus Greyhound US1184s / ...
    27h 30m
    $198–310

California to Lubbock by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 940.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between California, USA and Lubbock, TX, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via El Paso and El Paso Bus Station in around 22h 34m.

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