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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lubbock to Tampa by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Tampa

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    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane LBB - TPA
    6h 8m
    $140–574

  2. Bus via Houston

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Fort Worth Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ruskinbus bus
    32h 52m
    $321–416

  3. Drive 1,388.3 mi

    1. Drive from Lubbock to Tampacar car 1,388.3 mi
    24h 25m
    $254–366

  4. Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane LBB - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 29m
    $189–791

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ruskinbus bus
    34h 56m
    $239–369

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Tampa (TPA) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,222.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Lubbock, TX, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Tampa (TPA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Marion St @ Kennedy Blvd via Fort Worth Downtown, Fort Worth, Hyatt Regency Houston, Theater District Rusk EB, Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Ruskin, US Hwy 41 @ Shell Point Rd, Providence Rd @ Providence Park, and Providence Rd @ Providence Oaks Dr in around 32h 52m.

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