There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Lubbock by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Fly Kansas City to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane MCI - LBB
5h 35m$118–572Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Kansas City to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane MHK - LBB
6h 33m$111–455Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City 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
16h 5m$144–219Drive 691.9 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Lubbockcar 691.9 mi
10h 58m$127–183Fly Kansas City to Midland International Airport, drive
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane MCI - MAF
- Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to Lubbockcar
7h 35m$123–635Bus via Oklahoma City
- 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
16h 30m$121–200Bus via Irving
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136S / ...
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus Greyhound US1144
19h 35m$143–242
Kansas City to Lubbock by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Lubbock is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 10h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Lubbock is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City to Lubbock. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via Tulsa Bus Station and Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.
The distance between Kansas City and Lubbock is 588 miles. The road distance is 695.9 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Lubbock without a car is to bus which takes 16h 5m and costs $140 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Kansas City to Lubbock, including transfers.
Kansas City to Lubbock bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Lubbock is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 16h 5m.
Kansas City to Lubbock bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Lubbock is 696 miles. It takes approximately 10h 58m to drive from Kansas City to Lubbock.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Lubbock, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via Tulsa Bus Station and Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta in around 16h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Kansas City to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Kansas City to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Kansas City to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Kansas City to Midland International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Kansas City to Midland International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Kansas City to Midland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Kansas City to Midland International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Kansas City to Midland International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Kansas City to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Kansas City to Midland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Kansas City to Midland International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- 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
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- 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
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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