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How to get fromDowntown Houston to Lubbockby plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Downtown Houston to Lubbock by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane plane HOU - LBB
    3h 43m
    $81–375

  2. Bus via Central Stn Main SB

    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worthbus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus bus FlixBus 2245
    11h 33m
    $166–211

  3. Drive  519.1 mi

    1. Drive from Downtown Houston to Lubbockcar car 519.1 mi
    9h 14m
    $95–137

  4. Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane plane IAH - LBB
    4h 4m
    $81–388

  5. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Midland International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane HOU - MAF
    2. Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to Lubbockcar car
    5h 32m
    $81–388

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Midland International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane IAH - MAF
    2. Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to Lubbockcar car
    5h 46m
    $81–401

  7. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Fort Worth Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2240
    2. Take the bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus bus FlixBus 2245
    13h 1m
    $86–136

  8. Bus via Houston Bus Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1100
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus bus Greyhound US1144
    13h 48m
    $103–163

Downtown Houston to Lubbock by foot, tram, and bus (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration13h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 493.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Downtown Houston, TX, USA and Lubbock, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Houston to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via Quitman Near Northside SB, Central Stn Main SB, Hyatt Regency Houston, Fort Worth, and Fort Worth Downtown in around 11h 33m.

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