There are 5 ways to get from Lubbock to Tampa by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Tampa
best- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Tampa (TPA)plane LBB - TPA
5h 53m$130–574Bus via Houston
- Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Fort Worth Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Fort Worth to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ruskinbus
32h 52m$324–415Drive 1,388.3 mi
- Drive from Lubbock to Tampacar 1,388.3 mi
24h 25m$254–366Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus
- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane LBB - SRQ
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
9h 2m$199–891Bus
- Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ruskinbus
34h 56m$249–358
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Tampa (TPA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lubbock to Tampa is to bus which costs $240 - $360 and takes 34h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Lubbock to Tampa is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Lubbock to Tampa. However, there are services departing from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza and arriving at Marion St @ Kennedy Blvd via Fort Worth, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, US Hwy 41 @ Shell Point Rd and Providence Rd @ Providence Oaks Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 52m.
The distance between Lubbock and Tampa is 1230 miles. The road distance is 1396.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lubbock to Tampa without a car is to bus via Houston which takes 32h 52m and costs $320 - $420.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Lubbock to Tampa, including transfers.
Lubbock to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza station.
The best way to get from Lubbock to Tampa is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Houston, which costs $320 - $420 and takes 32h 52m.
Lubbock to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Fort Worth Downtown station.
Tampa is 1h ahead of Lubbock. It is currently 2:33 AM in Lubbock and 3:33 AM in Tampa.
What companies run services between Lubbock, TX, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Tampa (TPA) every 2 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Tampa via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Tampa via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Tampa via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Tampa via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Fort Worth Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Yes, the driving distance between Lubbock to Tampa is 1396 miles. It takes approximately 24h 25m to drive from Lubbock to Tampa.
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