There are 6 ways to get from Gainesville to Lubbock by train, bus, car, tram, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Fort Worth
best- Take the train from Gainesville Amtrak to Fort Worthtrain Heartland Flyer
- Take the bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus FlixBus 2245
7h 44m$66–123Drive 291.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gainesville to Lubbockcar 291.7 mi
4h 55m$54–77Train, tram to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Gainesville Amtrak to Fort Worthtrain
- Take the tram from Fort Worth Central Station to DFW Airport Terminal B Stationtram
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane DFW - LBB
5h 19m$86–377Train, bus
- Take the train from Gainesville Amtrak to Fort Worthtrain Heartland Flyer
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus Greyhound US1144
7h 54m$66–138Bus
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus
9h 20m$75–127Train, train to Dallas, fly
- Take the train from Gainesville Amtrak to Fort Worthtrain
- Take the train from Fort Worth Central Station to Victory Stationtrain
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane DAL - LBB
5h 44m$93–374
Gainesville to Lubbock by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Lubbock is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Lubbock is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Lubbock. However, there are services departing from Gainesville and arriving at Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via Dallas Bus Station and Fort Worth Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Gainesville and Lubbock is 358 miles. The road distance is 293.4 miles.
The best way to get from Gainesville to Lubbock without a car is to train and bus via Fort Worth which takes 7h 44m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Gainesville to Lubbock, including transfers.
Gainesville to Lubbock bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gainesville station.
Gainesville to Lubbock bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Lubbock is 293 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Gainesville to Lubbock.
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What companies run services between Gainesville, Cooke County, TX, USA and Lubbock, TX, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Gainesville to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via Gainesville, Dallas Bus Station, Ft Worth Bus Station, and Fort Worth Downtown in around 9h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Gainesville Amtrak to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Gainesville Amtrak to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Gainesville Amtrak to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Gainesville Amtrak to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 817-215-8600
- Website
- Trinity Metro
Tram from Fort Worth Central Station to DFW Airport Terminal B Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Trinity Metro
- Adults 20-64
- $2
- Phone
- +1 214-979-1111
- Website
- DART
Train from Fort Worth Central Station to Victory Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- DART
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gainesville to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Ft Worth Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- Greyhound
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