There are 6 ways to get from Lubbock to Athens by plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, 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.
Fly to Tyler, taxi
best- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Tyler (TYR)plane LBB - TYR
- Take the taxi from Tyler (TYR) to Athenstaxi
4h 10m$133–442Bus via Fort Worth
cheapest- Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Fort Worth Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Athensbus
9h 26m$66–100Drive 394.8 mi
- Drive from Lubbock to Athenscar 394.8 mi
7h 16m$68–98Fly to Dallas, bus
- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Dallas (DAL)plane LBB - DAL
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Athensbus
4h 40m$84–371Fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, bus
- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane LBB - DFW
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Athensbus
5h 32m$91–418Bus
- Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1144
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Athensbus Greyhound US1100s
9h 30m$71–119
Lubbock to Athens by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lubbock to Athens is to bus via Fort Worth which costs $65 - $100 and takes 9h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Lubbock to Athens is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 10m and costs $130 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Lubbock to Athens. However, there are services departing from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza and arriving at Athens via Ft Worth Bus Station and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
The distance between Lubbock and Athens is 425 miles. The road distance is 397.1 miles.
The best way to get from Lubbock to Athens without a car is to bus via Fort Worth which takes 9h 26m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Lubbock to Athens, including transfers.
Lubbock to Athens bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza station.
Lubbock to Athens bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Fort Worth Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lubbock to Athens is 397 miles. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Lubbock to Athens.
Book your Lubbock to Athens bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Lubbock, TX, USA and Athens, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Athens via Fort Worth Downtown, Ft Worth Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 9h 26m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Tyler via Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Fort Worth Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
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