There are 7 ways to get from Lubbock to Merced by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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 Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane LBB - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno to Mercedbus
7h 52m$105–463Bus via Tucson
- Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to El Paso Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from El Paso to Tucsonbus
- Take the bus from Tucson to Mercedbus
27h 16m$214–305Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus
- Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus Stopbus
33h 27m$313–725Drive 1,276.6 mi
- Drive from Lubbock to Mercedcar 1,276.6 mi
20h 54m$233–337Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus
- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane LBB - OAK
- Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
9h 51m$132–593Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus
- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LBB - SJC
- Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
10h 35m$135–547Bus
- Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to El Paso Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Mercedbus 1
28h 20m$219–315
Lubbock to Merced by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lubbock to Merced is to fly and bus which costs $100 - $470 and takes 7h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Lubbock to Merced is to fly and bus which takes 7h 52m and costs $100 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Lubbock to Merced. However, there are services departing from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza and arriving at Merced via El Paso and Tucson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 16m.
The distance between Lubbock and Merced is 1109 miles. The road distance is 1284 miles.
The best way to get from Lubbock to Merced without a car is to bus via Tucson which takes 27h 16m and costs $210 - $310.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Lubbock to Merced, including transfers.
Lubbock to Merced bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza station.
Lubbock to Merced bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Paso Bus Station.
Merced is 2h behind Lubbock. It is currently 10:32 PM in Lubbock and 8:32 PM in Merced.
Yes, the driving distance between Lubbock to Merced is 1284 miles. It takes approximately 20h 54m to drive from Lubbock to Merced.
What companies run services between Lubbock, TX, USA and Merced, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Merced via El Paso Bus Station, El Paso, and Tucson in around 27h 16m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Austin, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 7m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Fresno to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $26–40
Bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $45–70
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