There are 3 ways to get from Lubbock to Artesia by bus, taxi, car, or plane
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Bus, taxi (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Carlsbadbus Greyhound US1192s
- Take the taxi from Carlsbad to Artesiataxi
4h 11m$97–136Drive 171.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lubbock to Artesiacar 171.3 mi
3h 31m$32–46Fly, taxi
- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport (ROW)plane LBB - ROW
- Take the taxi from Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport (ROW) to Artesiataxi
5h 5m$163–497
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport (ROW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lubbock to Artesia is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Lubbock to Artesia is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $30 - $45.
The distance between Lubbock and Artesia is 218 miles. The road distance is 172.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lubbock to Artesia without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 11m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Lubbock to Artesia, including transfers.
Artesia is 1h behind Lubbock. It is currently 3:45 PM in Lubbock and 2:45 PM in Artesia.
Yes, the driving distance between Lubbock to Artesia is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Lubbock to Artesia.
There are nine+ hotels available in Artesia.
What companies run services between Lubbock, TX, USA and Artesia, NM, USA?
There is no direct connection from Lubbock to Artesia. However, you can take the bus to Carlsbad then take the taxi to Artesia. Alternatively, you can drive from Lubbock to Artesia in around 3h 31m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Carlsbad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
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