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How to get fromDes Moines to Lubbockby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines to Lubbock by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane plane DSM - LBB
    4h 44m
    $147–645
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus bus
    21h 40m
    $177–263
  3. Drive  883.9 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Lubbockcar car 883.9 mi
    14h 11m
    $162–233

Des Moines to Lubbock by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration21h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Lubbock, TX, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via Tulsa Bus Station and Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta in around 21h 40m.

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