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

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There are 10 ways to get from Lubbock to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane LBB - SNA
    4h 50m
    $168–637

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LBB - LAX
    5h 22m
    $90–355

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1192s
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    22h 49m
    $149–259

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    26h 27m
    $349–720

  5. Drive 1,098.7 mi

    1. Drive from Lubbock to Los Angelescar car 1,098.7 mi
    17h 52m
    $201–290

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LBB - SAN
    5h 5m
    $115–507

  7. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane LBB - LGB
    6h 13m
    $115–474

  8. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LBB - FAT
    6h 51m
    $109–463

  9. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane LBB - BUR
    6h 8m
    $134–582

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus bus Greyhound US1184s / ...
    2. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    27h 29m
    $189–365

Lubbock to California by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 941.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Lubbock, TX, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Los Angeles via El Paso Bus Station and El Paso in around 22h 49m.

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