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How to get fromLubbock to New Orleansby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Lubbock to New Orleans by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LBB - MSY
    4h 38m
    $119–575

  2. Bus via Fort Worth

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Fort Worth Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 16m
    $146–227

  3. Drive  812.9 mi

    1. Drive from Lubbock to New Orleanscar car 812.9 mi
    14h 33m
    $139–201

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1144
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound 2221
    17h 20m
    $151–246

Lubbock to New Orleans by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration17h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 743.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Lubbock, TX, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to New Orleans Bus Station via Fort Worth Downtown, Ft Worth Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 17h 16m.

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