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

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There are 4 ways to get from Lubbock to Tampa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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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
    5h 58m
    $130–624

  2. Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

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    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 2m
    $129–541

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Fort Worth Downtownbus 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
    33h 51m
    $246–343

  4. Drive  1,388.3 mi

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

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

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,222.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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, Ft Worth Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Ruskin, US Hwy 41 @ Shell Point Rd, Providence Rd @ Providence Park, and Providence Rd @ Providence Oaks Dr in around 33h 51m.

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