There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Lubbock by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane DSM - LBB
4h 41m$146–643Bus via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus
- Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus
21h 5m$156–292Drive 883.9 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Lubbockcar 883.9 mi
14h 11m$162–233Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus
- Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus
21h 45m$172–288
Des Moines to Lubbock by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Lubbock is to bus via Kansas City which costs $150 - $300 and takes 21h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Lubbock is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Lubbock. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via Kansas City Bus Station, Oklahoma City Bus Station and Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 5m.
The distance between Des Moines and Lubbock is 722 miles. The road distance is 889.1 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Lubbock without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 21h 5m and costs $150 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Des Moines to Lubbock, including transfers.
Des Moines to Lubbock bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Lubbock is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Kansas City, which costs $150 - $300 and takes 21h 5m.
Des Moines to Lubbock bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Lubbock is 889 miles. It takes approximately 14h 11m to drive from Des Moines to Lubbock.
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 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, Oklahoma City Bus Station, and Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta in around 21h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Des Moines to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Des Moines to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Des Moines to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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