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How to get fromLubbock to San Diegoby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LBB - SAN
    4h 46m
    $93–422

  2. Bus via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to San Bernardinobus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & 4th Avbus bus 235 / ...
    25h 19m
    $182–290

  3. 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 Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train
    29h
    $604–947

  4. Drive  1,029.3 mi

    1. Drive from Lubbock to San Diegocar car 1,029.3 mi
    17h 37m
    $188–272

  5. Bus

    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 Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus El Paso
    31h 43m
    $214–325

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1192s
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Juárez to Tijuanabus bus
    34h 7m
    $253–382

Lubbock to San Diego by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 897.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Broadway & 4th Av via El Paso Bus Station, El Paso, San Bernardino, Escondido, and Escondido Transit Center in around 25h 19m.

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