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

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There are 6 ways to get from Lubbock to Tampa by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), 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 6m
    $130–574

  2. Bus

    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
    30h 19m
    $373–487

  3. Drive 1,388.3 mi

    1. Drive from Lubbock to Tampacar car 1,388.3 mi
    24h 30m
    $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
    8h 50m
    $178–741

  5. Bus, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Wildwoodbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    33h 58m
    $270–421

  6. Bus via Tallahassee (Greyhound)

    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 Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    36h 35m
    $241–481

Lubbock to Tampa by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration36h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$241Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,221.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Tampa via Fort Worth Downtown, Fort Worth, Hyatt Regency Houston, Theater District Rusk EB, Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, and Ruskin in around 30h 19m.

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