There are 5 ways to get from Lubbock Airport (LBB) to Albuquerque by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or shuttle
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Fly to Albuquerque International Airport
best- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane LBB - ABQ
4h 45m$111–546Drive 321.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lubbock Airport (LBB) to Albuquerquecar 321.7 mi
5h 39m$59–85Bus
- Take the bus from Lubbock to Amarillobus
- Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
7h 53m$73–126Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lubbock-LBB to Albuquerque321.7 mi
5h 39mFly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane LBB - SAF
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
5h 40m$154–480
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lubbock Airport (LBB) to Albuquerque is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Lubbock Airport (LBB) to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Lubbock Airport (LBB) to Albuquerque station. However, there are services departing from Lubbock and arriving at Albuquerque Bus Station via Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Lubbock Airport (LBB) and Albuquerque is 297 miles. The road distance is 323.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lubbock Airport (LBB) to Albuquerque without a car is to bus which takes 7h 53m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Lubbock Airport (LBB) to Albuquerque, including transfers.
Lubbock Airport (LBB) to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Noroeste USA, depart from Lubbock station.
The best way to get from Lubbock Airport (LBB) to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 7h 53m.
Lubbock Airport (LBB) to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Noroeste USA, arrive at Amarillo station.
Albuquerque is 1h behind Lubbock Airport (LBB). It is currently 6:16 AM in Lubbock Airport (LBB) and 5:16 AM in Albuquerque.
What companies run services between Lubbock Airport (LBB), USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lubbock Airport (LBB) to Albuquerque Bus Station via Lubbock, Amarillo, and Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta in around 7h 53m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Phone
- +1 817-704-8506
- [email protected]
- Website
- noroesteusa.com
Bus from Lubbock to Amarillo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Schedules at
- noroesteusa.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-575-613-3256
- [email protected]
- Website
- taosrides.com
Shuttle from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Website
- https://taosrides.com
- Schedules at
- https://taosrides.com/rates-schedules
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Lubbock-LBB to Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Lubbock Airport (LBB) to Albuquerque is 324 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Lubbock Airport (LBB) to Albuquerque.
There are 305+ hotels available in Albuquerque.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lubbock Airport (LBB) and Albuquerque. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


