What is the cheapest way to get from Lubbock to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Lubbock to Athens is to bus and train which costs $65 - $100 and takes 10h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lubbock to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Lubbock to Athens is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 10m and costs $130 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Lubbock and Athens?

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 Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Lubbock to Athens?

The distance between Lubbock and Athens is 425 miles. The road distance is 397.1 miles.

How do I travel from Lubbock to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Lubbock to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs $70 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Lubbock to Athens?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Lubbock to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lubbock to Athens bus from?

Lubbock to Athens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza station.

Where does the Lubbock to Athens bus arrive?

Lubbock to Athens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.

Can I drive from Lubbock to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Lubbock to Athens is 397 miles. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Lubbock to Athens.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lubbock to Athens?

Book your Lubbock to Athens bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 33+ hotels available in Athens.

Lubbock to Athens - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Lubbock to Athens by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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
1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Tyler (TYR)plane LBB - TYR
2. Take the taxi from Tyler (TYR) to Athenstaxi
4h 10m
$138–442
Drive 394.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lubbock to Athenscar 394.8 mi
7h 16m
$68–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1144 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Athensbus Greyhound US1100s
9h 30m
$72–117
Fly to Dallas, bus
1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Dallas (DAL)plane LBB - DAL
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Athensbus
4h 40m
$89–371
Fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane LBB - DFW
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Athensbus
5h 32m
$86–388
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Fort Worth Downtownbus
2. Take the train from Fort Worth Central Station to Victory Stationtrain Tre
3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Athensbus
10h 3m
$68–98

Lubbock to Athens by bus

7Weekly Buses

9h 30mAverage Duration

$72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 422.4 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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 Dallas Bus Station in around 9h 30m.

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How to get fromLubbock to Athensby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Lubbock to Athens by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

Fly to Tyler, taxi

Drive 394.8 mi

Bus

Fly to Dallas, bus

Fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, bus

Bus, train