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

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

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LBB - SMF
    6h
    $120–526

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    36h 35m
    $307–484

  3. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    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
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    41h 25m
    $860–1,383

  4. Drive  1,389.8 mi

    1. Drive from Lubbock to Sacramentocar car 1,389.8 mi
    22h 53m
    $238–344

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LBB - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    9h 9m
    $160–545

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Denver Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2245
    2. Take the train from Denver to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    43h 19m
    $793–1,254

Lubbock to Sacramento by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration36h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,171.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Lubbock, TX, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Sacramento Bus Station via Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center in around 36h 35m.

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